Managing Back Pain in the Winter
With its snowy backdrops and festive holidays, winter is a wonderful season. Yet when the temperatures start to drop, the risk of developing lower back pain rises. Cold weather and strenuous winter activities and chores can create not-so-pleasant side effects, such as muscle tension, achy joints and acute back pain. […]
Read MoreHealth-Friendly Breakfast Foods
This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on October 10th, 2019. Eating a healthy breakfast every morning helps you stay energized throughout your day. A daily nutritious breakfast improves your well-being by: Promoting a healthy weight Maintaining your blood sugar Improving your performance at work or school […]
Read MoreSix Things That Could Be Causing Your Back Pain
Intense lower and upper back pain ails many Americans. In fact, experts estimate up to 80% of working Americans will suffer from back pain at some point. Let’s look at the most common causes for back pain and standard treatment options. Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Lower Back Pain The jarring […]
Read MoreAll About Tech Neck
This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on June 4th, 2019. Today, we spend countless hours of our time on smartphones, computers and tablets. Research has shown individuals spend around four hours daily staring at their smartphones — that’s 1,400 hours every year. And, while we are checking out […]
Read MoreEasing Into A Diet
This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on May 29th, 2019. If you’ve been struggling with back pain, your doctor may recommend losing weight as part of your treatment plan. Diet and exercise are the keys to shedding those extra pounds. In theory, jumping on the dieting bandwagon […]
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