Your 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 […]
Read MoreWhether you’re flying with a pre-existing condition causing your neck pain or you start feeling back pain after a flight, you should understand how a several-hours flight can impact your spine. If you’re already a frequent flier or taking your first overseas flight, you have more options to prevent or […]
Read MoreJoints connect your bones to each other, creating the movement and motions that allow your body to do all of the things you need it to do during the day. When you’re feeling good, you probably don’t think about all of those movements. But if you’re one of the 14.6 million […]
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