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Is Your Tote Bag Causing You Pain? Two DISC Spine Surgeons Weigh In.

Stiff neck? Achy shoulders? Stubborn knot in your upper back? If you’ve already ruled out bad sleep hygiene, tech neck or poor posture in the office, you may discover another culprit behind that...

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Why Stretching is So Important for Women Over 50

By the time most of us reach our 50s, we are familiar with the occasional stiffness, aches and pains that come with aging, as muscles, tendons and joints tighten and affect our range of motion....

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Getting Started with Pilates: Here's What You Need to Know

There's a reason Pilates studios are popping up everywhere. Not only does this exercise routine provide a tremendous workout, but it is also clinically proven to have a positive impact on stress...

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Waking Without Pain: What Side Sleepers Should Look for When Buying a Pillow

Although side sleeping is one of the healthiest positions for the spine, those who prefer to sleep this way definitely know what it's like to wake up with a sore neck, a numb arm, or a deep shoulder...

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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,...

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How Do You Know It’s Time for Knee Replacement Surgery? Ask These 3 Questions

As aches make stairs harder or osteoarthritic joints stiffen with age, many people find themselves suffering through discomfort rather than seeking treatment… especially when that may mean a knee...

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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 --...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....