Posts by Neel Anand MD
4 Non-Invasive Back Pain Treatment Options YOU Can Employ TODAY
When it comes to back pain, there can be some very polarizing opinions from the public and the medical community on what constitutes the “right†treatment for the pain. At one end of the spectrum, you have those quick to judge others for choosing a surgical treatment for a degenerative and painful spine condition based…
Read MoreIt’s Time for You to Show Back Pain Who’s Boss
Back pain can seem like life’s unrelenting and cruel boss, especially in people frequently affected by it. If your lower back is hurting, or you’re feeling pain under your shoulder blades or down your neck, you know how difficult it can be simply to sit up in the morning, let alone function adequately at work,…
Read MoreBack Pain in Men
Though the spinal anatomy is the same, men can experience back pain in unique ways from women. Regardless of gender, back pain can be one of the most frustrating medical conditions. And while it is true that back pain does not discriminate based on gender, it is sometimes necessary to point out the unique differences…
Read MoreThe Lowdown on Lumbago
Lumbago and low back pain are one in the same, and affect millions in the U.S. Though it might sound like an exotic dance move, the word lumbago is just a medical term that means low back pain. If you’ve been around long enough, you’ve probably heard that low back pain is one of the…
Read MoreA Spotlight on Spinal Tumors: What We Can Learn From LPGA Golfer Danielle Kang
People often hear of conditions such as herniated discs, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis accounting for a large amount of back pain in the United States. To be sure, spinal tumors are a less common condition responsible for similar acute or chronic back pain symptoms, but they do happen. One out of every 100,000 people (or…
Read MoreExercising Safely With Back Pain
Exercise can be a great tool for pain management and injury recovery, but it’s important to know when to stop and what types of exercises to avoid if you’re experiencing back pain. Exercising Safely With Back Pain More Research has shown that exercise can help promote spine health and reduce the intensity and recurrence of back…
Read MoreWhat Is Spondylolisthesis?
Spondylolisthesis is a spine condition caused when one vertebra slips over another. This condition’s symptoms sometimes mimic those of other back pain conditions. The complex design of the spinal column is a biological wonder. It comprises 33 bones at birth – some eventually fusing to become 24 bones in most adults – 23 discs and…
Read More5 Reasons Why You Still Battle Back Pain
Though the science behind back pain reveals a lot, it’s still a growing problem. Back pain is a common complaint among most adults at least a time or two in their lives. Most of us will experience a few fleeting back pain episodes throughout a lifetime. But what about the people who battle chronic back pain –…
Read MoreNutrition and Spine Health – What’s the Connection?
When anyone suffers a particularly severe bout with back pain, especially when it becomes chronic, it can be debilitating and demoralizing. People who are new to back pain episodes that keep them down are often hungry for information about what they can do to make the pain go away, and to prevent it from sneaking…
Read MoreVaping and Its Effects on Spine Health
No matter your age, neither vaping nor cigarette smoking is good for the spine. But the harm can be reversed. For years, the use of electronic vaping devices or e-cigarettes has been recommended to people to “kick the habit†of traditional cigarette smoking. The e-cigarette was created in 2003 by a Chinese pharmacist, to serve…
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