The holidays are here—a season filled with food, family, and festivities. But with indulgent meals, packed schedules, and seasonal stress, it’s easy for health and wellness to take a back seat. While the holidays are meant to be enjoyed, finding balance is key to ensuring you feel your best both physically and mentally. Dr. Ehsan…
As if back surgery wasn’t terrifying enough, many people are also scared to ask surgeons the hard-pressing questions about their surgery. A lot of these important, real-life topics and questions touch on sensitive matters, which contributes to the embarrassment surrounding these concerns. These questions often go unasked or are saved for the Physician Assistants, which…
When it comes to health, fitness, and longevity, I am a big advocate of holistic solutions, for both myself and my patients. In my practice, many patients have been able to avoid spine surgery because of physical therapy, regenerative medicine, and other injections that encourage the body to heal itself. I believe strongly in the…
Proper rest and sleep are the keys to every aspect of your physical health, mental well-being, and your bodily function throughout the day. Getting good sleep can also prevent plenty of health complications, including high blood pressure, strokes, obesity, and even accidents on the road or at work. Your sleep should certainly be a priority…
Chronic pain is a complex condition that can take a toll on the physical and mental well-being of a patient. As an interventional pain specialist, I’ve witnessed the impacts chronic pain can have beyond the pain alone that impacts the daily lives of my patients. Consequently, effectively managing chronic pain often requires a multifaceted approach….
Imagine waking up in the dead of night, gripped by excruciating back pain, fighting your own mind just to find an ounce of rest. The next morning, even the simple act of getting out of bed feels impossible because the pain is so overwhelming. Every day, you muster just enough strength to care for your…
Understanding the range of symptoms associated with menstruation, commonly known as period, can help women better manage their health and seek appropriate care when needed. Menstruation can consist of abdominal pain, bloating, and headaches for most women. Alongside these common symptoms, some women also experience low back pain during periods. This back pain can vary…
Outdoor sports, like golf, are becoming more popular than ever. Whether people have more time on their hands, or are venturing out for new socially distant hobbies — golf is quickly becoming a common weekly activity. The more serious golfer is getting more rounds in, the golfer who had no time in their schedule is…
Sciatica is an incredibly common cause of pain — as many as 40% of people experience it in their lives and it commonly occurs with age. Despite its widespread effect, sciatica is not well understood. In addition to working with a spine specialist and learning about this condition, regular stretching is a great practice you…
Whether you’re a frequent flier, a business traveler, or planning your next vacation, back and body pain are a common and unwelcome part of any trip. But it doesn’t have to be that way. I’m sharing my tips and personal experiences below on how to stay pain-free on the road and in the air. If…
