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LUMBAR ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT: CASE STUDY

  Everyone will have some back pain at some point in their lives; after all it is the second most common reason for medical visits.  Most adults will have brief episodes that resolve with a little rest and exercise.  The vast majority of patients that have ongoing pain will have improvement without surgery.  Often physical [...]

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UNCOVERING THE MYSTERIOUS CORRELATION BETWEEN WEIGHT LOSS AND DECREASED BACK PAIN

It’s a new year; do you have plans for a new you? For many people the holidays brought non-stop, high caloric treats and feasts and perhaps a few extra pounds. But what most people fail to realize is that these extra pounds have more than an undesirable effect to the appearance of our bodies; as [...]

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TOP FOUR HEALING POWERS OF GINGER

  Top Four Health Benefits of Ginger: 1. Upset Stomach: One of the most popular health benefits of ginger is for treating upset stomach, nausea and digestion. Ginger Ale is often a go to for soothing feelings of nausea. There have been studies of nausea relief for pregnant women with morning sickness and patients having [...]

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LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: QUIT SMOKING FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

  Do you know what the number one deadliest cancer is in the United States? The answer is lung cancer. Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death in the United States. In addition to increased chance of developing lung cancer, smoking contributes to several adverse health effects. Some of the adverse health [...]

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SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER! AVOID BACK PAIN WHILE TRAVELING TO YOUR SUMMER VACATION.

During my Air Force Flight Surgeon training I learned that airplane seats have been designed to safety standards but not necessarily for comfort. Many of the airline seats lack lumbar support and cause your back to be in the uncomfortable position of a “C”. Legroom is another issue for most travelers, as you can imagine [...]

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DISPELLING THE RUMOR…NOT ALL FATS ARE BAD! GET THE INSIDE SCOOP ON OMEGA-3′S.

Omega- 3 fatty acids, also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids play a fundamental role in brain function, decreasing inflammation and overall growth and development. Studies have also suggested that they may decrease the risk of heart disease. Not sure if you are getting enough Omega-3’s? The following are symptoms of Omega-3 fatty acid deficiency: poor [...]

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STRENGTHEN YOUR BONES AND SPINE WITH VITAMIN D

Vitamin D is an essential vitamin/hormone that is required for good health.  It has been shown that people with adequate Vitamin D levels have much stronger bones (avoiding osteoporosis), a lower incidence of some cancers (including breast, prostate, and colon), and a lower overall incidence of various ‘aches and pains.’ Vitamin D is obtained primarily [...]

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY (MIS), AS TOLD BY DR. HASZ

In a world where health care is constantly evolving and progressing, as a patient it is hard to keep up with the latest procedures and treatment options. Lately, I have been receiving many inquiries and questions from patients surrounding around “minimally invasive surgery”. Through these recent dialogues it has become clear to me that Minimally [...]

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DOES SMOKING FLARE UP LOW BACK PAIN?

Almost everyone knows that smoking is associated with diseases, such as lung cancer and emphysema. But, it’s surprising that most people are not aware of the correlation between smoking and other conditions, like low back pain. Recent studies show a stronger link between smoking and lower back pain. Furthermore, lumbar disc degeneration and lumbar arthritis [...]

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GET TO THE ROOT OF ARM NUMBNESS OR TINGLING

Don’t underestimate tingling, numbness, or pain in your arms. Get to the root of the problem — it could be caused by a pinched nerve in your wrist, elbow, or neck. Tingling in your thumb as well as index and middle fingers? This is often related to irritation of the nerve at the wrist.  If [...]

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