Spine surgeon in Los Angeles Dr. Hooman Melamed, has been chosen as a Super Doctor for the fourth year in a row. The honor comes from SuperDoctors.com, an online listing service that featured outstanding physicians in over 40 specialties of…

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 University of Pittsburgh…

The symptoms associated with having a herniated disc will vary depending on the position of the disc and the size of the herniation. If it is not pressing on a nerve then you may have a slight ache or no…

Approximately 40% of the population worldwide will at some point in their lives experience sciatica. Sciatica usually causes weakness, pain, numbness and tingling in the lower leg and back. In its beginning stages, there is a pinch in the nerve…

Inflammation is the reason for joint pain, heart issues and overall swelling in the body. Healthy foods are a great start to reducing inflammation to feel better and healthier. Here are 10 foods that can reduce your inflammation, provided by…

1) Use the Dining Table Eating at the table instead of in front of the TV can help you stay focused on whether you are full or not instead of the latest episode of your favorite show. Studies show that…

Los Angeles Spine Surgeon, Hooman Melamed, shares the benefits of drinking coffee. On its own, caffeine is an all natural resource that doesn’t come with artificial energy boosters. In the right moderation, it doesn’t directly cause harm to the consumer.…

Things like slouching and sitting too long can adversely affect our back, but there are simple steps people can take to improve their overall back health. Our spine surgeon has put together a list of valuable tips for improving the…

People swear off of unhealthy habits and make resolutions to change their lifestyles. Unfortunately, most resolutions go the way of the dodo bird. They go extinct. It has happened to all of us. For those people truly committed to losing…

Although they might be comfortable, there are some sleeping positions that can cause a lot of damage to your spine and the surrounding support muscles over time. On a brighter note, there are ways to decrease the chances of doing…