Backpack to Backache? What They Need to Know.
Watch your kids this year as they leave your car to go in to school. Keep an eye as they run for the bus. Are they leaning forward as they walk? Is there a limp? Do they complain of back pain or leg pain? It’s time for a backpack check-up. Let’s talk…… First pick up […]
Epidural Steroid Injections ; Do They Work?
In our practice, we use Epidural Steroid Injections for both treatment as well as diagnostic purposes. The research for these injections have been significant, but the conclusions by the various authors have been very different. There continues to be controversy on the efficacy of the treatments, including the side effects versus the results. Traditionally, epidural steroid […]
Is it Real or is it a Dive?
As I watch the World Cup and see a player writhing on the field after each hit or fall, it makes me wonder how often a player is truly injured. What type of back injuries do they get playing this sport at its highest level? Let’s talk…. I’ve been told that many of the “injuries” […]
Does Your Doctor Take Automobile Insurance?
There are more and more automobile accidents on the roads of Florida as our population increases. Many of these accidents result in minor injuries such as sprains and strains, very often injuries that resolve themselves. Patients would like to see their own physicians, but many primary care physicians do not take auto insurance instead of […]
Don’t Call a Lawyer, Call a Doctor
If you are in a motor vehicle accident, you are encouraged by the voices on the radio and TV to call a “lawyer referral service” or to directly call an attorney “on their cell phone”. Yes, you may need an attorney at some point, but first, if you are hurt, call a doctor. Let’s […]
Texting and Selfies, the Pain is Real.
While sitting at the beach the other day, a friend and I watched people of all ages (not just kids) bending over their phones and tablets for hours. Several other individuals spent several hours doing make-up and taking dozens of selfies. Along with the blatant narcissism and the total lack of appreciation for your surroundings, […]
