Frequent sufferers of back and spine pain may not know that what they eat has a direct effect on their condition. In fact, maintaining a healthy diet directly correlates to spinal health in both preventing and promoting the healing of…

The SpinePro expert Dr. Hooman Melamed understands that back pain can make it difficult to enjoy a full and active lifestyle. Living with consistent, sometimes debilitating pain may make you want to seek out surgical treatments or heavy duty pain…

The first thing that comes into most people’s minds when they experience a headache or any kind of pain is…Ibuprofen. Though Ibuprofen is effective for pain, it does have a few negative side effects. Of the list of side effects…

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…

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…

Hooman M. Melamed, MD, FAAOS, is a top orthopedic spine surgeon who lends his skills and expertise to serve patients at Marina Del Rey and Newport Beach, California. He has been a Spine Surgeon in Marina Del Rey, since 2005.…

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 that…

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. Thanks to ongoing advances in medical technology and surgical techniques, you can often choose…

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…

The physical practice of yoga offers numerous benefits for the muscles, bones, and connective tissue of your spine. Yoga typically involves deep breathing, meditation, relaxation techniques, and physical postures performed from seated, reclined, and standing positions. Whether you choose a…