Our upper body is supported by the thoracic region that comprises the spinal cord. Issues in any muscle or ligament in this region can cause intense pain around the ribs…
Dr. Pouya MohajerJanuary 28, 2023
Managing chronic back pain is equally challenging for the patients and the doctors. Unfortunately, the condition is a prevalent problem worldwide, affecting more than 80% of adults at any point…
Dr. Pouya MohajerJanuary 7, 2023
Disc replacement surgery is the last resort for people with chronic back pain or degenerative disc diseases. Most doctors recommend surgery to the patients after spending at least 6 months…
Dr. Pouya MohajerJanuary 6, 2023
Back pain is quite common all over the world, affecting 8 in 10 people at any point in their lives. It occurs in different parts of the human body. Sometimes…
Dr. Pouya MohajerJanuary 2, 2023
Herniated discs affect a large number of US adults annually, accounting for around 7 million people. While that might be only 2% of total adults in the country, herniated discs…
Dr. Pouya MohajerDecember 27, 2022
Pain in the lower back is pretty common among US adults, with about 80% of the population experiencing it at any point in their life. When you stand up, your…
Dr. Pouya MohajerNovember 23, 2022
Herniated disc or slipped disc is a condition that causes severe pain in your spine and different parts of the body. The spinal discs separate your spinal columns from one…
Dr. Pouya MohajerNovember 21, 2022
Whenever a part of your body is impacted in any way, like being hit, pinched or punctured, it is your nerves that are sending signals to your brain that tell…
Dr. Pouya MohajerAugust 26, 2022
Because each surgical technique affects the body in various ways, recovery after the four main forms of back surgery — spinal fusion, artificial disc replacement, laminectomy, and discectomy – may…
Dr. Pouya MohajerJanuary 29, 2020
Tensing muscles are the body’s way to prevent further damage and signal to us that we should take steps to help these muscles loosen up. If the necessary precautions aren’t…
Dr. Pouya MohajerNovember 8, 2019
