Sciatica is often thought of as a medical condition, but it’s actually a symptom of an underlying condition. But, no matter if it’s a condition or symptom, the pain felt by those with sciatica is often unbearable. What is Sciatica? Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which extends [...]
This article is excerpted from the Spine-Health.com article Food for Thought: Diet and Nutrition for a Healthy Back, originally written by Kelly Andrews on March 17, 2017. As most patients are well aware, good nutrition and a balanced diet are important components of overall health. What may surprise people with back problems is that diet, exercise [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ralECgCXe1U Rolando Quiroz is an active, fun-loving man from St. Petersburg, FL. But an unfamiliar back pain developed and changed the way he lived his life. He tried all the conservative methods of pain relief and even underwent a procedure at another facility. But his pain persisted. Finally, on the recommendation of a friend, he [...]
Many people love playing sports. While some go on to play professionally, others enjoy it as a way to stay active be it with friends or in an adult league. The largest number of participants beyond professional athletes are children and teens. There are many physical benefits to participating in sports, including helping control weight [...]
This article is excerpted from the Harvard Health Blog article titled ‘Some medications don’t help back pain as much as we thought’ written by Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publications on March 2, 2017. Back pain is remarkably common. It’s estimated that up to 80% of people will seek medical attention for back [...]
Low back pain is all too common and at least three-fourths of the general population will experience this type of pain at some point in their life. When that nagging low back pain fails to go away on its own, you may begin to wonder if it’s something beyond a bad mattress. The back contains [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzwc1sIXqkY After living with degenerative pain in his lower back for a number of years, Wayne decided enough was enough. He contacted the Bonati Spine Institute and spoke directly to Dr. Bonati on the phone. This conversation solidified his decision to undergo the targeted Bonati Spine Procedures. Watch Wayne's story and to learn if the Bonati [...]
Building a strong core can feel like a difficult task as most people tend to think a strong core means visible abdominal muscles. As a result, many people skip ab workouts because they simply don’t feel like they’re getting anywhere with them. However, a strong core is about more than building washboard abs, it’s also [...]
This article is excerpted from "A Beginner's Guide to Minimizing Back Pain at Work," written by Andrew Moeller on February 6, 2017 at spine-health.com. To read the full article, visit the link at the bottom of this post. Lower back pain can throw a major wrench in your busy work day. To help keep you on [...]
A common question spine doctors will hear is "do herniated discs heal on their own?" Your spinal column is made up of vertebrae (bones) stacked onto each other. The vertebrae are cushioned by discs, which help absorb the shocks from daily activities like walking, lifting and twisting your body. Each disc is made of two [...]
