Understanding what degenerative disc disease is Early degenerative disc disease, lumbar osteoarthritis, bone spurs, “your back is breaking down”, thinned discs; these are all very scary terms that may be given as a diagnosis to our patients. Many times, these findings come after an X-ray or an MRI for back pain. The goal of this post is …
The Power of Resilience Imagine you have decided to go camping but you do not have a tent. Regardless, this is an experience you have chosen to participate in, so you go anyway. According to the forecast, there is no chance of rain so you should be good. You hike to your spot and begin …
Is there dirt on my face? Melasma is a common pigmentation issue that many women are left dealing with. While some may know it as pregnancy mask, melasma can occur regardless of being pregnant or not. The main reasons for melasma are hormone changes: new birth control, pregnancy, etc. and sun exposure. The underlying reason to …
Save your back this gardening season Prevent back pain this season. Spring is finally here, and the beautiful flowers have arrived. Gardening season is now underway and many of us are anxious to start growing our garden. While gardening is a very rewarding and peaceful pastime, it can also increase your aches and pain if you are not careful. Before you …
