Neurosurgeon Jobyna Whiting explains the consequences that back pain can have on daily life and how it can affect the development of people. The doctor says although the pain in each individual is different, in all cases it interferes with the patient's activities. “It can be a snowball effect as soon as people start…...

People spend a lot of time every day on the computer and that can lead to a lot of back problems. Jose Mena, Interventional Spine Specialist at Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, says there are options to make it a little bit better for them. He points out it is important to have…...

Besides M.R.I there are other imaging tests that physician might need such as x-Ray, CT scan and electromyography. Dr. Jose Mena, Interventional Spine Specialist with Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, explains each one of them. Claudia Hogdson, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, affirms in her office she tries…...

Dr. Theresa Pazionis, Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon at Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, explains the recovery after a back pain surgery will focus on a core strengthening in a way that you are not bending, lifting and twisting your back. She recommends avoiding crunches or sit-ups, but doing planks. "Planks are fantastic as sort…...

In case of infection after surgery, it has to be addressed as early as possible . Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik, Spine Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, explains if the patient continues to drain, he doesn’t put on antibiotics. It’s necessary to take him back to surgery. Dr. cusamano sometimes you see patients…...

To treat acute back pain the first thing to do is consulting a physician, affirms Dr. Melissa Guanche, Physiatrist at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center. Anti-inflammatories are one of the best indications for acute pain, she says, but it’s very important that the patient makes sure he can take them, rather no longer than two…...

Nerve block, discography, and epidural are some injections to treat back pain. Dr. Jose Mena, Interventional Spine Specialist with Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, explains the differences between them and what conditions can be eased with each one. Let's go over the different types of injections for back relief that we…...

If someone has: pain or weakness in the extremities, unwanted recent weight loss, fever or chills and numbness and grain incontinence, you see a doctor. Dr. Theresa Pazionis, orthopedic and spine surgeon at the Miami Cancer Institute, says these red flags help doctors find out what the problem is with the images, such as x-rays,…...