We all can make changes to improve our posture and prevent back pain. Jose Mena, Interventional Spine Specialist at Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, says if you are in a chair at work, you have to make sure the chair is ergonomic. Another important thing is to have an orthopedic mattress, because we…...

Dr. Jose Mena, Interventional Spine Specialist with Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, says back problems can be prevented for the most part. He recommends having an exercise program, maintaining the weight, and watching your posture and the way you sit. There are some medications to treat back pain, such as anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants,…...

Dr. Melissa Guanche, Physiatrist at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, explains there are 3 types of low back pain: acute, sub-acute and chronic. Acute low back pain phase (lasts 4 weeks) resolves with over-the counter-medicines, rest and anti-inflammatories. Sub-acute (lasts 4 to 12 weeks) is not getting better despite typical exercises or stretches. Chronic low…...

Kidneys, vascular issues, cancer, fracture and neck pain are possible causes of thoracic back pain, explains Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik, Spine Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, He also says all of the structure behind the intestines could cause back pain. The expert talks about abdominal aortic aneurysm. For the older population it is possible…...

What issues can you treat with Yoga? Katrina Bilanchone, Yoga Instructor at Miami Yoga Girl, explains how can Yoga help patients with back pain, cancer, sleep problems, anxiety, and depression. Is it worth doing different styles to force a weight loss or that kind of stuff is that is that something you can…...

Amir Mahajer, Interventional Spine Specialist at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, says low back pain is almost the number two cause of medical office visits for patients in the United States and the prevalence incidence is increasing over time. He points out most injuries are associated with desk and office workers, so doctors see a…...

Dr. Jose Mena, Interventional Spine Specialist with Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, advises to see a physician if patients in the morning have any symptoms of lower back pain. He considers the best thing to do is refer patients with a physical therapist for a better morning exercise program. He also talks about…...

There are some sings to be alert about back pain: pain in the extremities, recent unwanted weight loss, fever and grain numbness and incontinence. Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik, Spine Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, affirms back pain is the most common symptom for which patients come to the doctor’s office. He adds if patients…...