How to Prevent Injuries to Your Lower Back
Our spines are a marvel of nature, supporting us as we walk, run, bend and carry heavy objects. Unfortunately, many of us take our spines for granted, until we get…
Back Problems
8 Tips to Improve Your Bone Health and Prevent Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis can result in painful fractures of the bones, particularly the hips and spine. As we age, we become more susceptible to osteoporosis as well as spine fractures, which are…
The Link Between Obesity and Back Pain
It’s that time of year – the time when many of us resolve to lose those extra pounds we’ve been carrying and get healthier. With all of the reasons to…
5 Resolutions for a Healthy Spine in the New Year
Many of us make New Year’s resolutions as a way to improve ourselves with the fresh start of a new year. If you suffer from back pain, or if you…
Should You Seek a Second Opinion for Your Back Surgery?
When it comes to your spine health, sometimes two is better than one – opinions, that is. Often, people seek a second opinion when they are searching for a mechanic…
7 Things that Increase Your Risk for Back Pain
Did you know that almost anyone can have back pain? Even if you are young and relatively healthy, you may still develop back pain for a number of reasons. Like…
5 Reasons a Spine Surgeon May Not be Right for You
Spine problems and back pain are complex issues that can affect your entire well-being, so it is important to find a spine doctor who is qualified to treat you –…
5 Tips for Buying a New Mattress if You Have Back Pain
Testing out new mattresses in the store is kind of like test-driving a new car. You can get a sense of how the product will work for you during the…
Dr. Mudit Sharma, MD, FAANS, FACS, MD, FAANS, FACS Performs First Artificial Disc Replacement of its Kind
As a top spine surgeon in Northern Virginia, Dr. Sharma has the opportunity to perform a number of challenging surgeries each year that benefit his patients by reducing their back pain and…
20 Questions to Ask Your Spine Doctor Before You Have Back Surgery
Finding out that your spine problems require surgery can feel overwhelming and scary. You may wonder how risky the procedure is, how much pain you will have post-op, and how…
