Brent A. Felix, MD - Blog
Modern Trends in Preventing Back Pain: A Guide for Everyday Adults
Back pain remains one of the most common health complaints worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. Whether due to poor posture, prolonged sitting, inactivity, or everyday activities, back pain can significantly hinder one’s ability to enjoy life. Fortunately, modern science continues to refine our understanding of how to prevent and alleviate this discomfort. From simple daily movement habits like walking to mind-body practices such as Tai Chi, there are more practical, evidence-based options than ever for maintaining spinal health and a pain-free life.
Source: Spine Health Foundation
Caring for Someone with Chronic Back Pain: What Caregivers Should Know
Chronic back pain is one of the most common and disabling health conditions worldwide. Unlike a broken bone or a visible injury, spine-related pain is often invisible. That invisibility can make caregiving uniquely complex. Understanding the physical, emotional, and practical realities of chronic spine pain can help you provide better support - while also protecting your own well-being.
Source: Spine Health Foundation
Acute Low Back Pain Guideline on the Way
A clinical practice guideline for the Assessment and Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain is being developed by a multidisciplinary guideline development group (GDG), including the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM).
Source: MedCentral
12 Exercises to Do After Low Back Surgery
Recovering from low back surgery can be challenging, but with the right exercises, you can regain strength and stability. Here are 12 exercises recommended by physical therapists to enhance your recovery following a lumbar laminectomy and discectomy.
Source: Verywell Health
What Does Spinal Cord Compression Feel Like?
Spinal cord compression-also called cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM)- is caused by any condition that puts pressure on the spinal cord. Symptoms may develop suddenly or gradually and may include pain or stiffness in the neck or back, balance issues, or a burning pain in the arms or legs.
Source: Verywell Health
Causes of upper right back pain and remedies
Pain in the upper right back can occur due to muscle strain, spinal fractures, osteoarthritis, and herniated disks. Treatments may involve a combination of home treatments and medical intervention.
Source: Medical News Today
How do you get rid of a lower back spasm?
Lower back spasms can be painful, but they are treatable. Certain remedies, stretches, and lifestyle changes can help reduce or get rid of back spasms.
Source: Medical News Today
How the nervous system activates repair after spinal cord injury
After a spinal cord injury, cells in the brain and spinal cord change to cope with stress and repair tissue. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Nature Neuroscience, shows that this response is controlled by specific DNA sequences. This knowledge could help develop more targeted treatments.
Source: Medical Xpress
FDA approves Itvisma for spinal muscular atrophy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Itvisma (onasemnogene abeparvovec-brve) for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in patients 2 years and older with confirmed mutation in the survival motor neuron 1 (SMN1) gene.
Source: Medical Xpress
How to Manage Neck Pain and Stiffness of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) causes inflammation that can lead to pain and stiffness in areas of your body. One common area you may notice this discomfort is in your neck. The pain may be especially noticeable first thing in the morning, at night, or after you haven’t moved for a while.
