Date Published: April/May 2013
Author: Max W. Cohen, MD, FAAOS
You’re relocating boxes in the garage when you feel a sudden catch in your back – and can’t move an inch without pain. Or perhaps that persistent twinge developed after you went a little overboard in lifting weights at the gym. … Continue reading
Date Published: Dec 2012/Jan 2013
Author: S. Michael Tooke, MD, FRCSC
Maybe you’re having trouble buttoning your jacket. Or perhaps you occasionally have the “dropsies,” watching in amazement as a cup or a tool slips from your hands. Or maybe your husband says you’re walking funny. … Continue reading
Date Published: June/July 2012Author: S. Michael Tooke, MD, FRCSC
Did you know that spinal compression fractures are more common than hip fractures in osteoporosis patients?
If you or someone you know has osteoporosis, you’re probably aware that people with osteoporosis are prone to suffering hip fractures. … Continue reading
Date Published: August/September 2014Author: Thomas R. Saullo, MD
Do You Have New or Worsening Back or Neck Pain?Spinal Injections May Offer Relief
Back and neck problems are a very common medical issue for people of all ages. Even with proper treatment, … Continue reading
Date Published: October/November 2013 Author: Max W. Cohen, MD, FAAOS
Low back pain is a common problem as people age. However, it has been esti -mated that up to 25% of all pain in the lower back is actually caused by problems with the sacroiliac (SI) joint. … Continue reading
