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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
