How to Enjoy Biking if You Have Back Problems
Bicycling, or biking, is a fun way to stay in shape, especially when the weather is nice. However, any sport is more challenging if you suffer from back problems, and…
Posts by Dr. Mudit Sharma, MD, FAANS, FACS, MD, FAANS, FACS
5 Tips for a Back Pain-Free Flight
Will airplane travel factor into your summer vacation? If so, you may be worried about how the flight will affect your back, especially if you suffer from lower back pain.…
How to Improve Your Posture for a Healthier Back
In last week’s post, we discussed three simple tests for determining whether your posture is good or poor. We also reviewed the reasons good posture is so important for a…
3 Simple Ways to Test Your Posture – And Why You Should
Your mom may have reminded you to stand up straight when you were younger. Her advice was right, and not just for cosmetic reasons. It turns out that poor posture…
3 Tips for Low Back Pain Management
If you are suffering from low back pain, you’re probably open to any advice that could help alleviate that pain. However, you also want solutions that are tried and true,…
Get to Know Dr. Mudit Sharma, MD, FAANS, FACS, MD, FAANS, FACS – One of NOVA’s Top Spine Surgeons
If you suffer from back problems, having spine surgery is a huge step toward improved health. However, it is also a step that creates anxiety for many patients, since the…
Nonmedical Essentials to Help You Recover from Back Surgery
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve shared lists of essential items to have on hand following back surgery. First, we discussed nutritional and medical items to help your body…
Helpful Equipment to Have After Back Surgery
Last week, we talked about nutritional and medical items to have on hand prior to undergoing back surgery. The goal is to make yourself as comfortable as possible so you…
7 Nutrition and Medication Must-Haves for Recovery After Back Surgery
If you are preparing for back surgery, you may be overwhelmed by the surgery itself, and not yet thinking about the recovery period. However, now is the time to plan…
7 Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep After Back Surgery – Part 2
In last week’s post, we discussed four tips for getting a good night’s sleep so that you can recover from spinal surgery quickly. In this post, we’ll provide additional tips…
