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[Video] Acute Low Back Pain with Dr. Keshmiri
August 6th, 2022 by Lauren
Acute Low Back Pain, with Dr. Keshmiri of Saratoga Spine Acute Low Back Pain Acute low back pain is one of the most common reasons that we see patients in the office. Typically, patients present to the office with severe debilitating back pain. They have difficulty standing, and any movement causes severe pain in their […]
A Rocky End to This Year’s Tour de France Competition for Daniel Oss
July 15th, 2022 by Lauren
We’ve talked before about spine whether or not bike riding is good for your back. You may also remember Simon Cowell breaking his back in an e-bike accident. Well, you don’t just need to be riding an e-bike to incur a serious injury from a fall. Although, with the accident we’re talking about today, the […]
Natural Pain Killers
July 15th, 2022 by Lauren
When you’re dealing with head or neck pain part of the treatment plan usually involves lessening the pain while the area heals. There are over the counter and prescription medications for this purpose, but what about natural pain killers? Here are some ways to reduce the pain, naturally. Get Some Support, Mentally Dealing with pain […]
What Is an Overuse Injury? (With Examples)
July 8th, 2022 by Lauren
Spine conditions can have many causes. Some genetic or the result of natural aging. Others are caused by our actions and behaviors. This is the case with overuse injuries. What is an Overuse Injury? An overuse injury is a condition caused by a repetitive motion, action, or being in a position too long. Performing the […]
[Video] Scoliosis with Dr. Herzog
June 24th, 2022 by Lauren
Scoliosis by Dr. John C. Herzog, Spinal Surgeon What is Scoliosis Scoliosis is curvature of the spine that can occur at any point in someone’s life. It may be congenital, a child may be born with scoliosis as an infant. It may be acquired. One of the most common causes of scoliosis is what we […]
3 At Home Treatments for Neck Pain – and a Bonus Tip!
June 17th, 2022 by Lauren
People often associate spine doctors with back pain but many patients come to us with neck pain. With people spending more time with their neck bent down (looking at a cell phone or down at a laptop screen) more people are finding neck pain to be a problem. If you’re experiencing neck pain and don’t […]
The #1 Thing You Can Do to Reduce Future Lower Back Pain
June 10th, 2022 by Lauren
Lower back pain is the biggest cause of disability globally. Oftentimes the pain will go away on its own, but it may come back months or years later. If you’ve had episodes of lower back pain, you know how difficult it can be to perform everyday activities. When your lower back pain returns, is there […]
Recommendations for Cervical Facet Joint Pain Treatment
June 7th, 2022 by Lauren
A multidisciplinary group of doctors and researchers has released new guidelines on how to treat cervical spine facet joint pain. Below is a summary of their combined recommendations. The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine and the American Academy of Pain Medicine formed a group of scientists, researchers, and doctors called the Cervical […]
