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…
CrossFit and Its Potential for Spinal Injuries
A typical CrossFit routine consists of a warm up session, skill development, and a workout of the day. In addition, the social culture and positive diet integration make CrossFit an effective way for people to get in shape and improve…
Have You Had a Failed Back Surgery?
While surgery can be an effective way to correct spinal conditions, you may have had an unfortunate experience where the surgery failed to produce results or the surgeon made a mistake that ended up making things worse. Rather than give…
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. This then forces oxygen and…
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,…
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. Conversely, by reducing the time you spend…
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 many…
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…
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. His extreme dedication and care for his patients, as well as his vast amount of expertise on orthopedic spine surgery, was highlighted…
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. Asked about his experiences on taking proactive action in order to stay healthy throughout life,…
