As the cartilage in the knees, hips and spine ages, it changes and diminishes, says Dr. Georgiy Brusovanik, Spine Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida. However, in the majority of patients those changes don’t cause pain, but in some percentage of patients they cause debilitating pain. The pain is usually something internal, he says.
What does acute back pain mean? Dr. Jonathan Gottlieb, Orthopedic Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about the difference between acute and chronic back pain, and how both can be treated. TranscriptDr. Gottlieb tell us what the difference is between something that's acute or chronic when it comes to back pain so in general [...]
Patients who are on blood thinners, like medication associates as Plavix or Eliquis, should be very careful with over-the-counter medications (such as ibuprofen) to treat back pain, because they can increase the risk of bleeding, affirms Dr. Jose Mena, Interventional Spine Specialist with Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute. The ibuprofen prolonged use can also […]
Fernando Vega, Physical Therapist at Miami Orthopedics and Sports Institute, explains when an injury occurs it sets off a cascade of events that ends up causing inflammation. "Inflammation is a natural occurring thing, we wouldn't heal without inflammation. The problem is that once the injury heals, the inflammation continues and it will spread throughout the [...]
There are some tips for preventing back pain: correct lifting techniques, correct posture while sitting, standing & sleeping, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight and reducing stress. Dr. Georgiy Brosuvanik, Spine Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about what is the most important thing to do in order to avoid back pain. TranscriptLet's look [...]
Amir Mahajer, Interventional Spine Specialist at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, explains the difference between chronic low back pain and acute low back pain. "It's really a time course, you have acute pain which means pain being going on for less than four weeks and then you have chronic pain when the pain is going on [...]
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.
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 they [...]
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 […]
