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.
Spine Health Which Sleeping Position is Best for Your Spine?
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…
Conditions Yoga Poses the Help Relieve Back Pain
As you become more and more comfortable with yoga and improve your range of motion you will be able to do more advanced poses that not only strengthen your core but also relieve back pain. Bharadvajasana is a pose that…
Spine Health Amazing Tips to Help You Sit Smarter
According to the Los Angeles Spine Surgeon, sitting around all day can be extremely bad for you. In fact, evidence shows that each moment you spend sitting can reduce your life span proportionately.
Spine Health Are you Sitting Too Long?
People spend a great portion of their lives sitting. Whether it is at work or at home, many Americans have sedentary lifestyle. All that sitting is not good for people. People try to counteract those negative influences with exercise, but,…
Spine Health Healthy Spine: The Ultimate Guide
Los Angeles spine surgery experts say maintaining a strong spine is an integral part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Back pain is often caused by leading a sedentary, inactive lifestyle. Back pain can turn into a major issue for…
Spine Health These 7 Habits Are Zapping Your Energy
Los Angeles Spine Surgeon Dr. Melamed affirms that these 7 habits are robbing you of your energy. Not drinking enough Water Dehydration lowers blood volume and makes blood thicker causing the heart to pump inefficiently.
News Dr. Melamed Recognized as “Top Doctor” in the New York Times
On September 12, 2015 Dr. Hooman Melamed was recognized in the New York Times as a “Top Doctor” at Castle Connolly. The “Top Doctor” status is the highest honor awarded by Castle Connolly, a prestigious organization that is known as…
News LA Magazine’s Super Doctors of Southern California 2015
Dr. Hooman M. Melamed was recently recognized for his work in the January edition of Los Angeles magazine.
News Dr. Melamed appears on the panel of experts for KABC radio show
Appearing on KABC’s So, What’s Your Problem, Dr. Melamed contributes his unique perspective as a surgeon on a range of different issues that people experience.
News Dr. Melamed Featured in Becker’s Spine Review Article, ‘5 Spine Surgeons Discuss Spine Surgery Trends in 2014′
Written by Anuja Vaidya | Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Five spine surgeons discuss trends in spine surgery and the industry that will gain traction in the coming year.
News Dr. Melamed Listed in Becker’s Spine Review Article, “33 Spine Surgeons Performing Artificial Disc Replacement”
Written by Laura Miller and Anuja Vaidya | Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Here are 33 spine surgeons who perform artificial disc replacement procedures. Hooman M.
News Beverly Hills Spine Surgeon Inducted Into Leading Physicians Of The World
Hooman M. Melamed, MD, a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon who practiced in Marina del Rey at the time, has been inducted into the “Leading Physicians of the World.” According to Shannon Dawson, director of the organization, his charity work…