7 Tips for Preventing Sports Injuries
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 MoreLiving with Chronic Pain
It doesn’t matter what type of chronic pain you have, how often you have flare-ups, or how bad it is, chronic pain is it’s own debilitating condition. Chronic pain can be caused by any number of health problems and can impact how you live your life. Back pain of any […]
Read MoreGetting to Know Fibromyalgia
This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on March 1st, 2017. With over three million cases of fibromyalgia diagnosed per year in the United States, it’s sometimes surprising that there often seems like little anyone can do to actually help manage the pain associated with it. While […]
Read MoreWhat Is Piriformis Syndrome?
What Is Piriformis Syndrome? Experiencing a sharp, painful sensation in your buttocks or legs that is similar to sciatica? This could be piriformis syndrome, a condition where the piriformis muscle presses against the sciatic nerve. Although it is rare and only causes around 0.3% to 6% of lower back pain, understanding piriformis […]
Read MoreCan You Live Without a Spine?
If you’re wondering if you can survive without a spinal cord, the answer is no. The spine sends messages from your brain to your body, helping you control your body’s movements and assisting in your organs’ normal functioning. Learn more about your spine and what you can do to keep […]
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