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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

Preventative Measures to Avoid Back Pain

No matter how hard we try, it is safe to say that pain will always be something that we’ll have to deal with in our lives. However, by taking various preventative steps, we can reduce the risk of hurting our…

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Reasons to Get a Physical Exam

The reason is that you may not be aware of various warning signs that could signify the presence of a disease or other ailments. Symptoms that you dismiss as minor may in fact be the sign of something more serious…

Conditions

Relieving Lower Back Pain while You Sleep

Throughout the day you are constantly shifting your position in hopes that you can reduce enough pressure in order to lower the amount of pain you experience. In fact, most people feel nagging pain from the minute they wake up…

Conditions

Remedies to Help Ease Neck Pain

The trickiest part of neck pain is that the most often causes tend to exacerbate the problem and make it very difficult to rid yourself of discomfort. Since our head and neck get the most movement each day, there is…

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Run for a Cause and Help Those in Your Community

Being outside with your family and friends not only creates lasting memories. When people come together for a cause, you are able to meet those that have similar interests at heart and you can feel good knowing that you are…

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Simple Exercises To Prevent Ankle and Knee Injuries

Simple Exercises To Prevent Ankle and Knee Injuries The Spine Pro is here to inform you about the best exercises to strengthen your ankles and knee. For more Information on the Lumbar Spine please contact our team for a…

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Simple Tips for a Healthy Spine

Whether you find yourself sitting on the couch at home, lifting heavy items at work or walking around the park with your loved ones, it is important to do all you can to support your back and keep it healthy…

Conditions

Simple Ways to Avoid Back Pain at the Office

A lot of factors play into the reasons why people develop pain, especially when you work all day in an office setting. Luckily, there are easy steps that you can take in order to reduce pain and be more comfortable…

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Sitting for a Long Period Can Cause Back Problems

In fact, current statistics show that the average adult spends up to ten hours each day sitting. Such an extensive length of time means that even 60-minutes of daily exercise is not enough to overcome…

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Start a Healthy New Year Right with a Half Marathon

Whether it is to reduce stress from work or cut back on junk food, more often than not we forget about our goals and fall into the same habits by the end of January. However, you can get a head…

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Stretching to Reduce Stress on Your Spine

Even with the best intentions, you may notice your posture slipping as you crane away from your chair and closer to your computer screen. This can cause lower back pain and additional issues over time. However, knowing when to take…

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‘The Spine Pro’, Dr. Hooman Melamed, offers workout advice to avoid back injuries

He warns that improper form could likely lead to his professional services if fitness enthusiasts aren’t more careful.

Second opinions welcome

Not sure if surgery is the answer? Neither are we — until we've seen your MRI.

Send your imaging for a personal review with Dr. Melamed. Many patients learn a smaller, muscle-sparing option is on the table.