How To Live 2021 Back Pain-Free
Back pain can happen at any age, and if left untreated, can get worse over time. Make 2021 the year you kick that chronic pain to the curb and take control of your life. When it comes to new year’s…
How Exercise Reduces Back Pain
Back pain is a common, yet often, debilitating condition. It can seemingly come out of nowhere, making it difficult to complete even the simplest tasks, such as sitting or standing. Pursuing a healthy lifestyle that incorporates regular exercise plays an…
Dr. Melamed Speaks on the Power of Holistic Medicine
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…
Healing Herniated Disc After A Car Crash
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…
Health Benefits of Pilates
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…
Second Opinion Before Spinal Surgery
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…
College Athlete Finds Pars Defect Relief
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…
Is Osteoarthritis Causing Your Back Pain?
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…
Veteran Firefighter Finds Neck and Back Pain Relief
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,…
3 Exercises to Build a Strong Back
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…
