10 Anti-Inflammatory Foods For Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common types of chronic pain and can make it difficult to do even the simplest of tasks. What many people don't know is that back pain has a lot to do with inflammation…
How to Get Rid of Knots in Your Back
Muscle knots, also known as myofascial trigger points, are contracted, tense muscles that can be painful to the touch. Although muscle knots can occur anywhere on the body, they are most frequently found in the back, shoulders, and neck. To…
What is Osteoarthritis of the Spine?
Osteoarthritis of the spine is a condition where cartilage between the vertebrae wears away. This can lead to pain and stiffness as there is no cushioning left in the joints. It is estimated that around 80% of Americans will experience…
What is the Treatment for Spinal Bone Spurs?
Bone spurs are small bony growths that form on the edges of vertebrae. Bone spurs are your body's response to the presence of inflammation or injury to cartilage, tendons, joints, and ligaments. Bone spurs are usually caused by arthritis and…
How to Foam Roll for Back Pain
If you have mild to moderate acute back pain, it can seem like nothing helps to alleviate the occasional discomfort. A massage sounds great, but who really has the time to schedule one after every workout or every rough week…
Young Woman Gets Her Life Back With Dr. Melamed
Lauren Butler, a young woman from Ohio, was able to get her life back after a martial arts injury left her suffering with chronic pain and limited mobility. It all started in a Taekwondo class in college, when Lauren was…
Benefits of Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Biportal endoscopic spine surgery (BESS) is a revolutionary surgical procedure that provides a minimally invasive alternative to traditional approaches. It utilizes fiber-optic cameras placed on either side of the patient's body to provide a complete view of the surgical site…
Why You Should Add Planks to Your Exercise Routine
There are few types of exercises that are as effective at building core strength as planks are. Plank exercises are a simple but challenging workout where your body is elevated parallel to the ground to improve stability. Although crunches are…
Ways to Increase Back Strength
Increasing back strength is a great way to avoid injuries and having to deal with back pain later down the line. It can also be very beneficial when trying to recover quickly after spine surgery. Below, we will discuss methods…
Opioids: Why We Don’t Use Them
Opioids are a type of drug derived from the opium poppy plant that is used to relieve pain. Not only do opioids alleviate pain, but they also create a euphoric or "high" sensation, which has been found to be highly…
