Brent A. Felix, MD - Blog
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.
Study shows zoledronate prevents morphometric vertebral fractures over 10 years
For early postmenopausal women, zoledronate administered at baseline and five years is effective for preventing morphometric vertebral fracture, according to a study published in the Jan. 16 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
The 5 Most Effective Neck Stretches and Exercises for Pain Relief
Neck pain — whether it’s waking up with a stiff neck or having discomfort at the end of the day — is pretty common. Luckily, stretching and strengthening exercises can help.
