When Pillow Stacking Becomes a Real Pain in the Neck
Waking up with neck pain every morning? If you’re sleeping on a bed full of pillows, the culprit may be the way you use them. A habit of stacking two or three pillows beneath your head may feel...
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I’m an Orthopedic Surgeon—This Is Hands-Down the Best Recovery Tool Most People Still Ignore
Red light therapy, saunas, cold plunges… post workout recovery tools that were once limited to competitive athletes seem to be everyday today and the average gym-goer is taking notice. But,...
Cold Plunging: Any Real Benefits Behind the Hype?
One thing is certain when it comes to fitness: hyped-up trends may come and go, but science still rules. At a time when cold plunging seems to be part of every post-workout routine, what -- if any --...
Alternatives to Spinal Fusion: What Are Your Options?
Why Patients Look for Alternatives to Fusion
Many patients ask about alternatives to spinal fusion because they want the most effective solution with the least disruption to their lives. Once they...
What is the 75 Hard Challenge and Is It Right for You?
At the start of every year, we seem to be inundated with wellness trends… creative new ways to accomplish (or rather attempt to accomplish) the healthy lifestyle goals we put in place. One such...
DISC Study Highlights Major Shift in Spine Care as High-Acuity Fusions Move Out of Hospitals and into ASCs
An operating room at DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey. | Photo provided by TriasMD
A new retrospective study from DISC Surgery Centers adds to the growing evidence that even the most complex...
Woman’s World Highlights DISC Experts on What Rotator Cuff Pain Really Feels Like
Woman’s World taps DISC Sports & Spine Center experts to explain what rotator cuff pain really feels like, when it may signal a tear, and why early evaluation matters. Orthopedic surgeon Michael A....
The Modern Benefits of Same-Day Complex Spine Surgery: LA Times Story Highlights DISC Retrospective Study
When DISC officially released the findings of its six-year retrospective study on the safety and efficiency of outpatient 360° fusion surgery, the data said it all. Of the 203 consecutive 360°...
ACL Tear Treatment Options: When Do You Need Surgery?
An ACL tear disrupts the stability your knee relies on for steady, confident movement. Some tears improve with a structured rehabilitation plan, while others cause persistent instability that puts...
HELLO! Magazine Features Dr. Braden McKnight on the Best and Worst Sleeping Positions for Back Pain
In a new feature with HELLO! Magazine, Dr. Braden McKnight, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon at DISC Surgery Center at Carlsbad, explains how your sleeping position influences spinal...
From Pain to Recovery: Understanding Lumbar Fusion
When lower back pain becomes chronic and non-surgical treatments no longer bring relief, lumbar fusion may be an effective solution. As one of the most common and successful spine surgeries performed...
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