Relieve Osteoarthritis Pain With Aquatic Therapy
What is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a progressive condition that affects millions of Americans every year. Unlike other forms of arthritis, this condition solely affects the skeletal joints. In fact, osteoarthritis generates pain by causing the breakdown of the cartilage that coats these joints. This protective cartilage is crucial to the fluid, pain-free movement of our joints and the…
Nerve Conduction Studies: What to Expect
Nerve conduction studies measure the strength and speed of nerves signals that deliver messages from the body to the brain. When a nerve goes even a little bit haywire, pain is the typical result. Because your body is so rich in nerves, finding the culprit of your pain can be difficult. Nerve conduction studies allow your doctor to do exactly this. Using electrodes and a low-grade current, your…
Osteoporosis: Lifelong Prevention Tips for Women
Osteoporosis is no laughing matter.
Our bones provide us with a sturdy frame, keep us upright, and enable our movements. They protect our vital nerves and organs and even produce new blood cells. Any circumstance that compromises our skeleton, also compromises all of those other functions. Osteoporosis is a degenerative condition that can really put a strain on our bones.
When Osteoporosis…
Can Tai Chi Help Relieve Chronic Neck Pain?
Have you ever seen a group of people practicing Tai Chi in the park? The slow, graceful movements of Tai Chi are said to be helpful for improving physical balance and strengthening the muscles. Using a series of poses which transition into one another, followers of Tai Chi swear by its many benefits. For the elderly, Tai Chi is a useful practice for preventing falls and improving psychological…
Can Surgical Repair of Phrenic Nerve Injury Improve Breathing?
For such an important nerve, governing such a crucial bodily function, the phrenic nerve doesn’t get a lot of airtime. Yet, this is the nerve which controls breathing, telling your diaphragm when to expand and contract, as you inhale and exhale.
It’s the phrenic nerve that allows you to carry on in your daily life, without giving a second thought to the act of breathing. This unconscious…
Meet Dr. Jason E. Lowenstein
Advanced Spine Center is proud to introduce Dr. Jason E. Lowenstein. As part of our team. Dr. Lowenstein brings a wealth of experience to patients here, with expertise in a variety of conditions affecting the spine.
Born in New York City, Dr. Lowenstein and his family relocated to Pittsburgh, PA when he was a teen. His dream of becoming a doctor took him to the University of Pennsylvania…
Herniated Disc Treatment for Bulging and Slipped Discs
Here at the Advanced Spine Center, we’re dedicated to finding the right treatment for each case. One size does not fit all, when it comes to bulging and slipped discs, so our approach to treatment is highly personalized.
Many cases of bulging and slipped discs respond well to conservative, non-invasive therapies. Others, though, may require surgical intervention. This is especially true…
Back Injury Prevention for Athletes and Sports Participants
Back injuries are the number one reason high school athletes and sports participants get benched. But back injuries happen even to the pros and have ended many a high-flying professional athlete’s career.
It’s easy to get out there and forget about safety, but some things are more important than making that flashy play, or winning the game. Your back’s health is one of them. We know you…
New Study Shows That Running Can Benefit the Spine
Does that sound counter-intuitive? At first glance it does, but research into conditions of the back is a thriving sector and new discoveries are always coming to the surface. As medical understanding expands, we often find some of our most cherished beliefs challenged.
A new study shows that running can benefit the spine and reduce back pain, due to its effects on spinal discs.…
Will I Get a Psychological Screening Before My Spine Procedure?
Pre-surgical depression is not at all unusual, especially when patients have been experiencing pain and loss of mobility. Not all spine surgery patients suffer from psychological conditions prior to their surgeries, but a growing chorus of professionals is underlining the need for more thorough assessment.
When patients aren’t psychologically screened and a condition like depression is…