Summer is still shining, with about a month left until the weather begins to slowly cool down until winter strikes. For some, cold weather is just a fact of life – certain climates are more prone to colder weather than others. For Los Angeles, hot weather is something we take for granted. No matter where […]
Back problems are one of the most frequent causes of pain – especially our lower back, the portion of our back that bears the most weight. It certainly does not help that many of us do not practice proper posture in the workplace or even at home. Slouching is a common posture that forces unnecessary […]
For many, pain management can be a real headache. There are a plethora of medicines and other supplements on the market claiming to be efficient in managing your various pains – so many that none of us have any idea where to begin the search and better yet, who to believe. This is why your […]
A recent article revealed that fruits and vegetables do not have a considerable effect on weight loss, if at all. Researchers from the University of Alabama found that fruits and vegetables do not have an effect on weight loss. The results are surprising to most because we have a common misconception that fruits and vegetables […]
Whether you’re a man or a woman, chances are you’ve heard the word “epidural”, and chances are you even have some idea of what it is. Epidural anesthesia is the most popular method of pain relief prescribed to women in labor. In fact, more women request epidural relief than any other method for their pain. […]
Pain is a fact of life. A big question many people have is when to see a doctor in order to treat the pain. Sometimes we know what the cause is and we also know when or how long it will be until the pain diminishes. For example, we know a cold will probably last […]
The term, epidural injection, is often associated with pregnancy. Truth is, epidural injections are more commonly used as a therapeutic treatment of back pain that does not respond to traditional methods. Here’s a list of common questions answered by your Los Angeles back pain doctor. So what exactly is an epidural injection? It’s a precise […]
You’ve probably already heard enough of smoking and the numerous amounts of problems and pain this nasty habit can cause. The most interesting part about smoking is that nicotine is a drug with analgesic properties, meaning pain-killing properties, yet it’s a habit that ends up causing you more pain than relief. In short, smoking causes […]
Did you know that back pain (specifically lower back pain) is ranked #2 in terms of its rate of occurrence? Needless to say, back pain is something that we will all face at some point in our lives, especially given the habits of our time. As you read on, see if you’re guilty of one […]