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…
Back Problems
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…
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…
7 Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep After Back Surgery – Part 1
Deep, restful sleep allows the body to heal itself, but if you aren’t getting regular, adequate sleep, you could be making it more difficult for your body to recover from…
How to Reduce Back Pain at Your Desk Job
If you have a job that is mostly performed while sitting at a desk, you are putting almost 40 hours of stress on your back each week. Sitting for extended…
Artificial Disc Replacement versus Spinal Fusion Surgery: Which is better?
For patients suffering from lower back pain, surgery is the next option after six months of aggressive conservative treatment has failed to help, or if the pain is unmanageable for…
