Orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Hooman Melamed of The Spine Pro joins Fight Back, a podcast by the Healthcare Consumer Rights Foundation, as a special guest. Dr. Melamed is a well-known advocate for holistic and integrated medicine, the idea that we…
Being told you have a herniated disc in your spine is something no one wants to hear. Unfortunately, Tiffany received this devastating news after a serious car crash. A week after Tiffany’s accident, she started to feel excruciating pain in…
Pilates is an innovative and safe system of mind-body exercise using a floor mat or a variety of equipment. This form of exercise is all about slow, controlled movements, but the fitness and health rewards are supercharged! Pilates exercises mainly…
That moment you first hear that you need spinal surgery can be life changing. It is important to consider getting a second opinion from an experienced spine surgeon before agreeing to a course of treatment. Back and neck surgery can…
For college athletes, long hours of training can be taxing on the body, and unfortunately, injuries can be a common result. Christian, a collegiate softball player at the University of Memphis, was sidelined from her softball career due to low…
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time. For people over the age of 40, the spine…
Derek became a firefighter in 1976, serving almost 40 years in the military before retiring as a fire chief. In a recent interview, Derek stated, “Your body is a tool that you use to do the job, between dragging hoses,…
Do you sit at a desk all day long during the work week, neglecting your posture? Back pain is typically a result of poor posture and can be extremely uncomfortable while affecting how you carry out certain activities. By practicing…
Professional model and social media influencer, Lindsey Pelas, has over 8 million followers on Instagram. She credits her large chest for her mass of followers, but her fame has come at a cost. Lindsey started to experience a nagging pain,…
Being mindful of your posture when standing or sitting is important, but so is your sleeping position. Your posture during sleep can have a negative effect on your spine, causing neck and back pain the following day. According to research,…
