back pain Archives - Desert Spine and Sports

What is a Physiatrist? - Asian woman with shoulder pain

02 Dec What is a Physiatrist?

Posted at 18:38h in Arthritis, Back Pain, Hip Pain, Home, Lumbar Spine Disease, Meniscus Tears, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Neck Pain, Sports Medicine, Stem Cell Therapies, Telemedicine by Julie Hastings MD

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by Julie Hastings MD and Susan Sorosky MD A ‘physiatrist ‘ (pronounced ‘fizz i’ a trist’) is a physician who specializes in Physiatry, also known as Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or PM&R, one of the 24 medical specialties certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties....

Kyphoplasty | Compression Fracture | Back Pain Phoenix Mesa Scottsdale

25 Jun Kyphoplasty

Posted at 21:32h in Back Pain, Home by Tasso Papagiannopoulos MD

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Low back pain is one of the most common reasons patients present to their physician. In fact, up to 84% of adults will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. While for most patients, the episodes are self-limited, there are more concerning...

Pain Management Telemedicine Phoenix Mesa

17 Apr Medical Care During a Pandemic: We Are Still Here For You

Posted at 17:55h in Back Pain, Hip Pain, Home, Neck Pain, Telemedicine by Tasso Papagiannopoulos MD

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We have entered into a new, strange time. The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything the state, country, and world has ever faced. As a result, we are all scrambling to adjust our lives to new restrictions, which are constantly changing. Because the virus is mainly spread...

Back and Neck Pain Relief in Mesa - man in back pain

03 Oct The ABC’s of Radiofrequency Ablation

Posted at 18:33h in Back Pain, Home, Lumbar Spine Disease, Neck Pain, Radiofrequency Ablation by Tasso Papagiannopoulos MD

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What is Radiofrequency Ablation used for? Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is used to treat facet-mediated pain or facet syndrome. What is a facet joint? The facets are paired joints on each side of the spine from the cervical (neck) to the lumbar (low back) region. Like any...

Herniated Disc Mesa & Phoenix - treatment room with clinical bed and equipment

31 Aug New Expansion in Mesa

Posted at 08:00h in Uncategorized by nwwd

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We Treat Back Pain, Neck Pain, Herniated Disc and more In Mesa, AZ We at Desert Spine and Sports Physicians are pleased to announce our new and expanded location in Mesa, Arizona. We are passionate about providing world-class patient care, and at the moment we are...

Musculoskeletal Pain and Acupuncture in Phoenix & Mesa

19 Jul Acupuncture and Musculoskeletal Pain

Posted at 20:30h in Back Pain, Hip Pain, Home, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Neck Pain by Nassar Ayyad DO

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As more and more people are turning away from pharmaceutical treatments for musculoskeletal pain, interest in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is on the rise. One of the most common types of TCM used for treating pain is acupuncture. Although acupuncture originated in China thousands of...

Facet Syndrome in Phoenix & Mesa - Whiplash

16 Jul Facet Joints 101

Posted at 16:49h in Back Pain, Hip Pain, Home, Neck Pain by Rishi Vora, D.O.

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By Rishi Vora DO and Susan Sorosky MD The facet joints are located throughout the spine and are a common source of neck and back pain. Where are these joints? What is facet syndrome? How do I know if my spine pain is coming from a...

Manual Therapy in Phoenix & Mesa - person massaging back-shoulder

06 Sep Manual Therapy for a Healing Touch

Posted at 20:07h in Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Sports Medicine by Rishi Vora, D.O.

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Manual therapies are some of the oldest types of treatments in the field of medicine. They are found in all regions of the world and are used to help alleviate pain and correct dysfunction. Touch has a long history as a natural component of healing...

28 Oct Advancements in Spine and Sports Medicine

Posted at 08:00h in Arthritis, Back Pain, Medication, Sports Medicine, Uncategorized by nwwd

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Exciting research is rapidly being published in the field of Spine and Sports Medicine, leading to advancements in the treatment of pain and injury. Desert Spine and Sports (with locations in Mesa and Phoenix Arizona) recognize the importance of staying “up to date” for our...

Is Yoga Good for my Low Back Pain - person in a yoga stretch

27 Jun Doctor… Is Yoga Good for my Low Back Pain?

Posted at 10:25h in Back Pain by Susan Sorosky

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Is Yoga Good for my Low Back Pain? Nearly every day, a patient asks me whether yoga would be a good idea to help manage their low back pain. And the resounding answer is yes! The practice of yoga encompasses physical and mental aspects with practitioners...