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Tips For Hiking With Back Pain
Hiking and backpacking can be challenging when you suffer from back pain, but it shouldn’t be off-limits. Here are some tips to enjoy the trails without pain. First, it’s important to consult your doctor before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have pre-existing back pain. They can advise [...]
April Is Stress Awareness Month
This April, let's focus on managing stress – a major player in our overall health, especially our backs and necks! Stress is a natural part of life, but chronic, unmanaged stress can wreak havoc on our bodies. This month is dedicated to raising awareness and providing resources to help us [...]
Understanding Back Pain: Herniated Disc vs Sciatica
I often see confusion between herniated discs and sciatica. Here's a quick breakdown: Herniated Disc: The soft inner core of a spinal disc bulges outward, potentially irritating nearby nerves. Symptoms can vary but don’t always include leg pain. Sciatica: This is radiating pain that travels along the sciatic nerve, typically [...]
Get Moving For National Move More Month
As a neurosurgeon specializing in spinal health, I see firsthand the benefits of regular movement for your back. Here are some tips to keep your spine happy and pain-free: Stay Active Daily. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week. Walking, swimming, biking, and [...]
Spinal Decompression Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spinal Decompression surgery is a minimally invasive procedure for patients experiencing pain, numbness, or weakness due to compressed nerves in the spine. Common causes of this compression include herniated discs, bone spurs, and spinal stenosis. This procedure uses smaller incisions than traditional surgery, and advancements in minimally invasive [...]
Solar Eclipse
Today is the big one - the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse! As a neurosurgeon, I spend my days operating on the most complex organ: the brain. But even the brain is no match for the sun's unfiltered power during an eclipse. The sun's rays, even during an eclipse, are strong [...]
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