Having neck or back surgery is probably scary to most people. So it is understandable why patients do a lot of research into spine procedures, but ...
Imagine being told that you need spine surgery. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Many people might feel apprehension to have such surgery...
In traditional medical training, doctors are taught to look at medicine from a scientific perspective. Blood tests, imaging, such as X-rays or MRIs...
A spinal fusion can be an appropriate surgical option for severe cases of neck or back pain, but more often than not they can be avoided with a min...
Doctors have been warning people for years about a painful condition known as "text neck" or "tech neck." Continually looking down at a cellphone, ...
What is degenerative disc disease? Many low back pain and neck pain sufferers are told they have degenerative disc disease and, unfortunately, are ...
With America in the grips of a growing opioid epidemic, Top US Spine Surgeon Dr. Hooman Melamed strives to offer his patients an alternative to opi...
Gut health can be so critical in longterm vitality, so it is important to maintain a proper balance of "good bacteria," especially for those facing...
What exercises help you stay active? Back pain can easily set in when leaving the house isn't possible. Lounging on the couch can weaken supportive...
The word "fusion" might strike fear into patients suffering from chronic neck pain and understandably so. Fusing together any vertebrae of the cerv...
The term "fusion" can be very scary for a patient facing a neck or back surgery. While perhaps spinal fusion surgery is overprescribed, the truth t...
One of the most common deformities is scoliosis, with more than 3 million cases reported each year in the US alone. Scoliosis, a sideways curvature...
Most people might think of the spine as a boney, cohesive structure. The spine, however, is actually a joint held together by the spinal disc tissu...
Sitting down and resting seems like it would help back pain suffers, but oftentimes it can do more harm than good in the long run. Getting up and m...
What you put into your body can play a major role in keeping neck, back and joint pain at bay. Top US Spine Surgeon, Dr. Hooman Melamed, takes a ho...
There are few spine ailments more painful than a pinched nerve. There are many conditions that can cause a pinched nerve, as explained in this vide...
Spending day-after-day at home can be nerve-racking for many reasons, increasing anxiety, stress and fatigue. The negative results of being closed ...
Many of my patients have been asking, "what can I do to prepare my home and my body should myself or someone in my household become infected with t...
Dr. Melamed discusses sleeping positions and mattresses that are optimal for back health, emphasizing that it is not always 'one size fits all'.
Dr. Melamed explains how detrimental smoking is to the spine, especially in individuals who have a history of back and joint problems.
Dr. Melamed discusses the do's and don'ts of exercising in terms of back and joint health. It is highly beneficial to begin exercising from a young age.
Preventing back pain might be easier than you think but it often takes discipline. Dr. Hooman Melamed offers three tips to prevent back pain.
Microdiscectomy surgery is a surgical procedure that uses minimally invasive spine surgery techniques to relieve pain caused by a lumbar herniated disc.
Dr. Melamed talks about how technology and social media have been contributing to more back problems and what we can do to avoid this.
Dr. Hooman Melamed is a board certified orthopedic spine surgeon and is one of the nation’s leading back and neck surgeons who has treated some of the world’s finest athletes and celebrities.
Dr. Melamed discusses scoliosis and the indicators that someone may require surgery; however, the vast majority of scoliosis patients do not require surgery.
Dr. Hooman Melamed discusses which sports and activities to avoid to prevent back degeneration and injury.
Dr. Melamed discusses the advantages of performing a minimally invasive spine surgery in an outpatient setting.
Dr. Melamed talks about the ideal diet for optimal health and how it can help you avoid back injuries when coupled with exercise and lifestyle changes.
Dr. Melamed discusses the importance of keeping your spine healthy during work in order to avoid back issues and future surgeries.
The Functional Medicine Approach works by focusing on the patient as a whole, rather than just on the neck or spine. Watch to learn more about this comprehensive approach that is producing tremendous results.
Artificial disc replacement surgery involves replacing a damaged disc in the spine with an artificial disc to minimize risk of adjacent segment breakdown. Watch the video to learn more & find out how it has revolutionized the field of spine surgery.
Dr. Melamed states how the most important doctor for your body is you; it is crucial to listen our bodies and take action when we think something is off.
Board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Hooman Melamed on the benefits of scoliosis treatment versus scoliosis surgery.
Find out how Dr. Hooman Melamed remains in the vanguard of the latest and most revolutionary spine surgery techniques.
Created by Dr. Melamed, H2 Biotics is a probiotic product specially formulated for weight loss by restoring the good gut bacteria needed to properly digest food. Watch the video to learn more.
Dr. Hooman Melamed is a renowned board-certified spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgical procedures for the neck and back and is widely considered a pioneer in the field..
