What Can You Do If Spine Surgery Does Not Work?
If you’re struggling with back pain, you may be asking yourself, “Is back surgery worth it?” and “What is the success rate for spinal surgery?” According to a 2016 review published in the Journal of Pain Research,Ā up to 75.6%Ā of lower back spine surgeries don’t relieve pain completely, signifying aĀ 25.4%Ā spinal orĀ back […]
Read MoreHow Weather Changes Affect Your Joints
Before even looking at the local weather report, you can feel it ā deep pain radiating through your joints and knees. It’s been a rumor for several decades that unexpected temperature drops or rainy afternoons can worsen arthritis and joint pain, but is this theory actually true? Many doctors believe […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy for Osteoarthritis
This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on June 4th, 2019. Osteoarthritis (OA) affects aroundĀ 27 million peopleĀ in the United States. It’s a leadingĀ cause of disabilityĀ in the elderly. OA has no cure. However, you can obtain osteoarthritis relief through methods like aquatic therapy to manage how it impacts […]
Read More12 Hobbies That Cause Neck, Back and Joint Pain
This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on February 21st, 2022. Hobbies add excitement and fun to life. Whether it’s a sport, relaxing diversion or art form that brings you enjoyment, you don’t want to give it up, even if it causes pain. Because hobbies require […]
Read MoreChoosing the Right Shoes for Back Pain
This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on February 7th, 2019. Back pain is one of the most common ailments in the United States and affectsĀ eight out of 10 peopleĀ at some point throughout their life. Back pain might be a small sharp pain or a dull ache […]
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