As a father to three beautiful girls, I have had my fair share of bath-times, diaper changes, and feedings. And with my youngest being only four months old, I’m reminded that many of these everyday tasks can wreak havoc on your back and neck if not done properly. As a spine surgeon, I’ve also seen…
RESTON, Va. (7News) — A West Virginia Air Force veteran is set to compete in the Invictus games just months after recovering from a back surgery. Doctors said she could barley walk or live a normal life without pain just two years ago. Just by looking at her, you would never know the struggles Heather…
Cupping is an ancient form of holistic alternative medicine. It is a treatment method that was initially used to help treat internal diseases and structural problems. Its popularity over the years has increased as people have seen celebrities and athletes “sporting” the common circular bruising pattern that occurs after a cupping session.
Being told you need spine surgery is one of those life-changing moments and can be a scary time for anyone. Your mind starts racing and you forget all of the important questions that you want to ask your spine surgeon before agreeing to this procedure. The good news is that I’ve heard it all with…
When people have a back injury, they’re often concerned they won’t ever get better. But I’m here to tell you that modern spinal healthcare is one of the great advances over the past decade. Whether it’s through robotic surgery, stem cell therapies or minimally invasive procedures, people are getting better faster, spending less time in…
Bertolotti Syndrome is when the bottom lumbar vertebra, also known as L5, grows extra bone that rubs against the sacrum, or the bottom part of the functional spine. This is a commonly misdiagnosed condition, largely because imaging doesn’t always tell the full picture. Very commonly, people without back pain may have the imaging characteristics of…
You can’t get ‘back’ to your health and wellness goals if you have major back pain and more people have that now than ever. The pandemic has led to increased back and neck pain between the challenges of working from home, getting to the gym and handling increased stress. In our history of 30 years…
Pelotons are a passion for many, including me. I know many people who eat, breathe, and sleep Peloton every day, but with my busy schedule, I goal to get on the bike at least 3-4 days a week – especially this time of year when it’s harder to ride outside. I’m not alone. Lots of…
Lower back pain has been identified as one of the primary symptoms of the Omicron variant. Experts analyzing new data out of the US, UK, and South Africa say people are experiencing several new symptoms with the Covid variant, including lower back pain. To make matters worse, many people are exercising less and have…
Throughout the pandemic, more and more people have been stricken with back and neck pain. That same increase seems to be happening again with the rise in the Omicron variant. While the true scientific reasons are not exactly known, there are many potential causes. In my opinion, this is largely due to the work-from-home economy…
