This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on January 24th, 2019. Athletes maintain high speeds and display impressive feats, but bodies can only take so much. Injuries frequently happen in high-intensity sports, requiring recovery time and setting the progress of athletes back. Fitness is a healthy practice, and […]
Read MoreBack pain and weight problems are both ongoing issues for Americans, but these conditions have a surprising connection. Obesity has several associated health complications, including diabetes, strokes, heart disease and high blood pressure, but back pain also relates to the presence of extra body fat. Excess body weight can add […]
Read MoreAn orthopedic doctor may prescribe a back brace for a range of conditions. For example, a doctor might recommend a back brace to treat scoliosis which is a lateral curvature of the spine. They might also prescribe a back brace to help a patient heal after surgery. Or, perhaps you […]
Read MoreThis content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on January 4th, 2019. When you need something more than conservative treatment for your low back pain, your doctor may recommend surgery. Traditional back surgery methods involve large cuts into the bone and tissue. As a result, recovery can take […]
Read MoreIf you’ve experienced back pain in your life, you may know what it feels like to need surgery. The majority of Americans have had back pain at some point in their lives, and about 30 million individuals seek professional help for a spine issue each year. Human beings have suffered back pain […]
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