Could That Arm Pain Be Radiating from Your Back?
If you’ve ever suffered from various pain problems, you are likely to know that it can be difficult to determine…
Prescription Opioids May Not Provide Back Pain Relief
Opioids—prescription pain relief medications including hydrocodone, oxycodone, and morphine—have been commonly used for decades as a treatment for back pain….
Examining the Latest Trends in Knee Repair
Injuries to the cartilage of the knee are among the most common injuries reported in the United States, especially in…
Does Smoking Give You Neck Pain?
If you still smoke, you probably hear this all the time—but we’re going to tell you anyway. You need to…
Golfers May Improve Their Game after Spinal Fusion
While golf may seem like a relatively low impact sport — players aren’t subject to the bone-rattling hits of football…
Dr. Kamson Speaks at 12th Annual Mazama Spine Summit
Dr. Solomon Kamson of the Spine Institute Northwest recently traveled to the Sun Mountain Lodge in Winthrop, WA as an…
Should Patients Pursue Physical Therapy for Back Pain?
New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, JAMA, suggests that some of the standard steps taken…
What Can Blue Do For You?
Recently, scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center discovered that rats with spinal injuries that received an intravenous injection…
The Secret of the J-Shaped Spine
In a recent report that has been making the rounds on social media, acupuncturist Esther Gokhale claims to have made…
What Your Brain Can Do for Your Back
One of the most important steps in learning to manage chronic back pain may be addressing your psychological response to…