Young athletes have become much more involved in sports, playing on multiple teams during a season and throughout the year.  Specializing in one sport has become more commonplace as well.  A recent study in the Journal of Sports Health featured on NPR found that in most sports, specializing in a single sport led to higher rates of back…
Continue reading…Tag: spine
Exercise Can Improve Back Pain
Back pain has been known as one of the most common injuries people suffer from.  In an NPR segment this week, various treatments for lower back pain were discussed.  The article notes that many clinicians are finding that more conservative treatments can help to improve people’s symptoms without the need for aggressive treatments. Spinal injuries can be…
Continue reading…Can Antibiotics Cure Chronic Back Pain?
A recent article in the European Spine Journal reports that up to 40% of patients with a history of chronic back pain from a herniated disc may find improvement with long term antibiotic therapy. A double blinded, randomized controlled study evaluated 166 patients with a history of chronic low back pain greater than 6 months…
Continue reading…Pre-Operative Physiatry Consultations Reduce Spinal Surgery Rates
A new study published in the February 1 issue of Spine concludes that a consultation with a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician, also known as a physiatrist, before proceeding to surgery results in more efficient treatment for low back pain, high patient satisfaction, and fewer surgeries. “The Effect of Required Physiatrist Consultation on Surgery…
Continue reading…Dr. Lipetz Selected as a Journal Peer Reviewer
We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Jason Lipetz has been selected as a Peer Reviewer for the Spine Section of Pain Medicine, an international Journal and the official Journal of several international Pain and Spine Medicine Societies, including the American Academy of Pain Medicine. Pain Medicine is a multi-disciplinary journal dedicated to the pain clinician,…
Continue reading…