Debunking Back Pain Myths
There are some myths about back pain such as bed rest cure it and surgery is the best option, among others. Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik, Spine Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, also clarifies doubts about surgery. We have a couple of statements about back pain that we can go through and you can tell…...
Read MoreConservative Management of Back Pain
There are conservative care options to treat back pain such as pain medications, back brace, bed rest, physical therapy and antiresorptive medications. Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik, Spine Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, explains if pain is lasting for 24 hours, the patient needs a diagnosis. Narcotics have no place in treating back pain, because…...
Read MoreIs Tai Chi a Treatment for Back Pain
Alternative therapies such as Tai Chi (it’s one of the good ways to engage the core muscles) and massages (it’s a good source of relaxation) are good ways to treat back pain, says Dr. Ronald Tolchin, Medical Director of the Baptist Health Center for Spine Care. However, he says he tells their patients those treatments…...
Read MoreCauses of Morning Back Pain
People under age 60 can develop disc herniation which is a young person problem, versus generally those over 60 or 65 who have developed more deformity or changed the shape of the spine, says Dr. Georgiy Brosuvanik, Spine Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida. About the morning back pain, the specialist says when people get…...
Read MoreDiagnosing Back Pain
Herniated discs are part of back pain, but it doesn’t mean degeneration disc is the only cause of back pain. Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik, Spine Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, explains how he diagnoses back pain and the most common causes. Bernier did dis that's part of back pain - it is okay…...
Read MoreBack pain? Is it Spinal Stenosis?
What is spinal stenosis? Dr. Jonathan Gottlieb, Orthopedic Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, explains this condition and talks about its causes, such as arthritis, injury to spine, spinal tumor, and certain bone diseases, among others. Doctor let's go over the condition called spinal stenosis can you tell us what that is and…...
Read MoreThe Best Sleeping Positions
A neutral alignment and neutral position, having a pillow that sits at the natural curve of the neck, putting a pillow between the knees when sleeping on the back or side are some of the recommendations of Dr. Melissa Guanche, Physiatrist at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center in order to maintain a good posture while sleeping.…...
Read MorePreventing Back Pain
Some advice to prevent back pain includes practicing good posture when you stand or sit, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet, exercising to keep your back and abdomen strong and flexible, and taking steps to reduce stress on your back. Dr. Ronald Tolchin, Medical Director of the Baptist Health Center for Spine Care,…...
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