Why won’t the Surgeon Operate on my Spine?
There are legitimate reasons why a Surgeon will not offer elective spine surgery on patients. Bear in mind, we are talking ELECTIVE SPINE SURGERY, not emergency surgery. As you know, elective surgery may definitely be warranted, as the patient has debilitating pain, or loss of function that does not improve with non surgical care. […]
Fish Oil. Friend or Foe?
There is always someone out there with an answer to life’s problems. Generally, it is something that is going to cost you money, not be complete proven, and be otherwise found in nature. Fish-oil is one of these “answers”. Let’s talk….. Experts are divided on their opinions about fish oil supplements for the general […]
You Will have Back Pain
We do not have time for Back Pain. But, unfortunately, there is a good chance we will all experience back pain at sometime in our lives. The good news is that most episodes of back pain are not serious and resolve over time. Physicians are always on the lookout for more serious causes of back […]
Turmeric, Is it the Answer?
Turmeric, Is it the Answer? Turmeric, a spice used in India for hundreds of years and known to be a powerful medicine is now being researched for it’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The most important compound in Turmeric is Curcumin which is about 3% of basic Turmeric. All studies are based on extracts that are […]
Depression and Back Pain, The Holiday Hangover
The holidays usually bring out the best and the worst of us all. We fall off our exercise regimen, we eat food that is not good for us, we drink too much, we get less sleep and we spend more money . One of these problems can lead to depression and/ or back pain. All […]
Cool it Off or Heat it Up ?
One of the biggest questions we get after an injury is “should I put heat or ice on this?” It seems so simple, but it is one of the most controversial questions in injury medicine. Let’s talk…. There have been many studies done on the efficacy of heat or ice on joint, muscle or soft […]
