This blog is excerpted from EveryDay Health, originally written by Marie Suszynski, Medically Reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH. There’s so much to do when summertime hits, from family vacations to sports activities to gardening and yard work. But too often we start the summer with enthusiasm only to be sidetracked by crippling back [...]
This article is excerpted from Harvard Medical School's Harvard HealthBeat. Do you sometimes feel like the Energizer Bunny with a weak battery? You start out strong, but by midafternoon you're starting to flag. We all get tired from time to time, but fatigue tends to become more common as we get older. Assuming your doctor [...]
This article was excerpted from a Prevention article written by Markham Heid on March 30, 2018. Inflammation is the body’s natural protective response to infection or injury. If you cut your finger, for example, your immune system responds by sending white blood cells to repair the open wound. These cells then trigger an acute, or [...]
https://youtu.be/wGsu4jqQUbQ Degenerative spine conditions, coupled with years of working hard in the Las Vegas hotel industry left Tony with considerable lower back and leg pains. He tried various treatments, which worked temporarily, but they never eliminated his pain. He met with other physicians about alternative surgical options, but wasn't thrilled with the odds of [...]
This article is excerpted from a SpineHealth article written by Andrew Moeller on March 6, 2017 on back pain. You may feel anxious or helpless as a result of your lower back pain. Take back a measure of control by incorporating the following 4 pain-relief suggestions into your daily routine: Cold therapy There are a [...]
This article is excerpted from Harvard Medical School's HealthBeat publication. Sciatica is one of the most common, yet misunderstood, types of pain. As many as 40% of people will get it during their life, and it becomes more frequent as you age. Sciatica tends to get lumped in with regular back pain, but it is [...]
"Don't have back surgery. You will be worse off than before." "What if you've already had a fusion?" "I've already had back surgery and my pain is worse than before." "The fusion worked, but I'm still in pain." These are questions and comments we receive daily on Bonati Spine Institute social media pages, web inquiries, [...]
https://youtu.be/HXR3y8JEG2s David Rose of Cape Coral is an active Floridian who enjoys all the outdoor and water activities the Sunshine State has to offer. But a sudden pain, that started in his lower back and traveled down his leg, became so intense he had difficulty just walking around his home and getting out of [...]
This article is excerpted from Market Watch on April 3, 2019, orginially written by Nicole Lyn Pesce, talking about 10 minutes of walking and the benefits for the health of the spine. It may sound counterintuitive, but people suffering from arthritis pain in their legs and feet may want to try walking it out. [...]
UPDATE: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Maryland -- The Marine Corps has announced today that revisions have been made to its physical fitness program, to include the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Combat Fitness Test (CFT) and the Body Composition Program (BCP). Changes to BCP will take effect immediately, while PFT and CFT changes will be implemented [...]
