Sciatica and Epidurals: Understanding Your Pain Relief Options

By Julie Taylor | Upwave | View Full Article

Kids from around the country are no doubt enjoying the time away from school that the holiday break affords, but after a few days of playing with the gifts they got for Christmas, many will no doubt...

Taking care of an animal can put a lot of strain on your back, and that strain is going to be increased when the animal you’re taking care of is a horse. Seeing to a horse’s many needs is a lot of...

We commend anyone who intends to make getting more exercise their New Year’s Resolution. If you do this, though, then the last thing you want is to have your resolution end up like so many others and...

Those professions that would most be in danger of back pain and strains are not always what you would expect. Although it’s assumed that persons working factory jobs, package delivery, and various...

Although we would encourage anyone setting out to take part in a fitness regimen to work with a physical trainer, at least for a couple sessions, we also understand that there are those who prefer to...

Alpine skier and Red Bull athlete Lindsey Vonn's recovery from an ACL and MCL reconstruction was faster than what is expected from that type of injury, as shown in an infographic, which also features...

By Dr. Michael Gervais | Huffington Post | View Full Article

Much of recovering from an injury will be mental as opposed to physical. Although physical rehabilitation is certainly going to be important, you can’t hope to embark upon the road to recovery if...

In the winter, suffering a fall is a much easier prospect due to the possible buildup of ice, and you’re not doing yourself any favors by wearing high heels as you go about your day. However, there...

Neurological spine surgeon Dr. Amir Vokshoor was featured on KABC discussing holiday related back aches and stress. With the holiday season in full swing, Dr. Vokshoor provides tips to help keep your...

Although the winter poses a challenge to just about any athlete who prefers to exercise outdoors, it puts a particular burden on those persons who are training for a triathlon. After all, if it’s...