This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on October 12th, 2018. Approximately five to 10 percent of people who have low back pain have sciatica. Although sciatica can be painful and disruptive, most people who have it will recover within six to 12 weeks with the proper treatment. If you think […]
Read MoreThis content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on September 12th, 2018. When you undergo endoscopic surgery, you want to know how quickly you can get back on your feet. After all, we get surgery so we can live our lives comfortably. Why wouldn’t you want to have […]
Read MoreYour body has 24 spinal discs. They are located between individual vertebrae in your back and neck, and have tough exteriors with soft, gel-like interiors creating cushions between the bones in your back. Your spinal discs function as shock absorbers for your body keeping your vertebrae separate when your body jars […]
Read MoreThis content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on August 22nd, 2018. Pain management doctors understand that pain comes from a variety of sources and affects different parts of the body. This knowledge is what makes a pain management specialist different from other doctors. You can learn some of the […]
Read MoreDid you know pain is the most common reason people seek medical treatment? That’s right. Out of all the reasons people go to the doctor, the number one is that they’re hurting. At some point in time, everyone experiences pain of one kind or another. Some experience acute pain — pain […]
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