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 back [...]
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 to [...]
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. TranscriptIs it worth doing different styles to force a weight loss or that kind of stuff is that is that something you can do or [...]
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 lot [...]
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 osteoarthritis [...]
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 have [...]
Acute (lasts less than 4 weeks), subacute (4 to 12 weeks) and chronic (more than 12 weeks) are the types of back pain. Amir Mahajer, Interventional Spine Specialist at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, says acute back pain is very common and everybody is going to feel some back pain in his or her life. He [...]
Herniated disk is a very common complaint especially in younger population. Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik, Spine Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, explains with a 3 D imaging how herniated disk happens and its symptoms. TranscriptNot herniated this are a common reason people experience back pain and now using our 3d model dr. B can you [...]
There is a contraindication after two day of rest if someone suffers from back pain. Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik, Spine Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, says physical therapy is the best for improving back pain and explains other treatments he tries with his patients. TranscriptSo Dr. Bruce Evonik what are some of the conservative treatments [...]
