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4 Non-Invasive Back Pain Treatment Options YOU Can Employ TODAY
By Neel Anand MD |
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 More It’s Time for You to Show Back Pain Who’s Boss
By Neel Anand MD |
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 More Back Pain in Men
By Neel Anand MD |
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 More The Lowdown on Lumbago
By Neel Anand MD |
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 More A Spotlight on Spinal Tumors: What We Can Learn From LPGA Golfer Danielle Kang
By Neel Anand MD |
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 More Exercising Safely With Back Pain
By Neel Anand MD |
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…
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BUYER BEWARE! The Hidden Potential Dangers of Neck and Back Pain “Tools”
By Neel Anand MD |
It's no surprise that neck pain and back pain are a universal struggle. The experience of spinal pain is nearly ...
Read More Class is in Session! How to Enhance Your Personal Spine Health Literacy
By Neel Anand MD |
While back pain is a health concern that will impact just about everyone at some point in life, it's also ...
Read More Turning Back The Hands of Father “Spine”
By Neel Anand MD |
How You Can Help Your Spine Age Gracefully – 5 Practical Tips The overall population of the United States is ...
Read More WARNING: Preventing Traumatic Spine Injury – 4 Factors of Focus
By Neel Anand MD |
Over the years, I've written extensively on how people can avoid spine surgery for various conditions that cause back pain ...
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