From herniated discs to spinal stenosis, back pain often causes people to lose the ability to do the things they love. After having successful spinal surgery, you may be eager to go back out and live your life to the…

Lauren Butler, a young woman from Ohio, was able to get her life back after a martial arts injury left her suffering with chronic pain and limited mobility. It all started in a Taekwondo class in college, when Lauren was…

A massage is a pleasant way to relax and relieve stress, but did you know that massages can also be a great treatment for lower back pain? Massage therapy has been used throughout human history in both Eastern and Western…

The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back and down the legs. When this nerve becomes pinched or compressed, it can cause sciatica. Sciatica pain radiates from the lower back to the buttock and down the leg, usually only happening…

Lower back pain is nothing unusual. In fact, 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Lower back pain can range from mild discomfort to completely debilitating, making it difficult to carry out daily…

While some believe rest and relaxation are the best medicine for back pain, board-certified spine surgeon, Dr. Hooman Melamed, says otherwise. Oftentimes, a sedentary lifestyle can do more harm than good for chronic back pain sufferers. He tells patients that…

Social distancing is an effective way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but staying inside may have its drawbacks in physical and mental health. Think of this time of social distancing as a way to focus on your health.  Here…

Dr. Hooman Melamed, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, has once again been recognized as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly!  He has continued to be awarded this recognition as a top doctor in the Marina Del Rey, CA area and in…