The Spine Health Journal
Clear, careful writing
on the spine.
Straight-talking guides on minimally invasive surgery, common conditions, and traveling in for care — written to help you make a good decision, not to sell you one.
Conditions Top 7 Stretches to Alleviate Back Pain
The SpinePro expert Dr. Hooman Melamed understands that back pain can make it difficult to enjoy a full and active lifestyle.
Spine Health Dr. Melamed Recognized As Top Doctor By Castle Connolly
Dr. Hooman M. Melamed is a board certified orthopedic spine surgeon. He studied at the University of California, Los Angeles where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in neuroscience. He continued his education at the…
Spine Health How Does Regular Massage Affect Your Spine?
For many years, massage therapy was only something you could get at your local spa. A sort of treat to benefit those who were stressed or overworked. But these days, physicians like Hooman Melamed, MD, FAAOS, see the therapeutic benefit…
Spine Health Top Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Hooman M. Melamed, MD, FAAOS, Welcomes Patients
Hooman M. Melamed, MD, FAAOS, is a top orthopedic spine surgeon. When this article was written, he saw patients in Marina del Rey and Newport Beach, California, and had practiced as a spine surgeon in Marina del Rey since 2005.
Spine Health Best and Worst Sports for Spinal Injuries
The Role of the Spine As much as 8.7% of spinal cord injuries in the United States are, in some way, related to sports, according to a research article published by BP Boden. Your spine is the skeletal structure…
Treatments Why Choose Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
You may have reached a point where your doctor recommends spine surgery as the best treatment option for your herniated disc or other painful back problem.
Conditions Scoliosis 101: What You Need to Know
Scoliosis is a condition that causes your spine to develop a side-to-side curve. That means that instead of the straight line that signifies a healthy spine, your spine has an “S” or a “C” shape. Most cases of scoliosis are…
Conditions Yoga Offers Back Pain Prevention for All Ages
The physical practice of yoga offers numerous benefits for the muscles, bones, and connective tissue of your spine.
Treatments Life After Fusion Back Surgery
Fusion back surgery involves connecting two or more vertebrae in your spine. There are many reasons that fusion back surgery may be performed. If Dr.
Treatments 10 Tips to Prepare for Back Surgery
If back surgery is determined to be the best way for you to resolve your pain and regain function, make it the smoothest event possible. Preparing for back surgery involves getting your home ready, so you can still function with…
Spine Health Top Doctor Awards Magazine
Dr. Melamed is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and he has become known as one of California’s leading experts in orthopedic spine surgery for adults, children and adolescent.
Treatments How Do Stem Cells Treat Back Pain?
When you suffer from chronic back pain, the traditional course of treatment has been the use of medications or injections. While these methods can alleviate some of the pain, they don’t always address the root of the problem, which leads…