Michael Venezia, DO

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Prolonged Sitting: What You Should Know to Improve Your Posture.

Prolonged Sitting: What You Should Know to Improve Your Posture Have you ever found yourself feeling stiff and uncomfortable after extended periods of sitting at your desk, perhaps even experiencing nagging back pain? Dr. Arto Pesola, director of the Active Life Lab at South-Eastern Finland University and co-founder of Fibion, suggests a straightforward remedy:....

What sleeping position is best for sacroiliac joint pain relief?

What sleeping position is best for sacroiliac joint pain relief? SJP may worsen at night, particularly if a person lies on the side of the affected joint or moves suddenly in bed. Adopting certain sleeping positions and other nighttime habits may help to ease the pain.

What to know about spinal stenosis surgery.

What to know about spinal stenosis surgery Spinal stenosis is a condition that causes the spaces in the spine to become narrow. This can put pressure on the spinal cord. When the spaces in the spine narrow, it can create pressure on the spinal cord and any nearby nerve tissue.

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Study shows high rates of hip osteoarthritis among older adults with spinal deformity.

Study shows high rates of hip osteoarthritis among older adults with spinal deformity One-third of patients undergoing surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD) also have severe osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip—which is associated with worse spinal alignment and physical functioning, reports a study in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

Recovery from spinal fusion: What to expect.

Recovery from spinal fusion: What to expect Spinal fusion is a surgical technique that permanently joins two or more of the spine’s vertebrae, or bones. It is a major procedure that requires extensive healing time for the bones to fuse fully and for the body to recover from the surgical trauma.

What are the most effective medications for back pain?

What are the most effective medications for back pain? Researchers have conducted several research reviews into medications for back pain. They found some may be more effective than others.

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What are the stages of ankylosing spondylitis?

What are the stages of ankylosing spondylitis? There are three ankylosing spondylitis stages — early, progressive, and late. As the condition progresses, people tend to experience more pain and stiffness. Getting treatment earlier can help reduce complications.

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Predicting brace adherence could change the game in scoliosis treatment.

Predicting brace adherence could change the game in scoliosis treatment With the addition of built-in sensors that indicate how many hours a brace was worn, two things became clear. One: Despite improvements in brace design, many patients wore their braces far less than they thought or said they did. Two: Patients who wore their braces more had better outcomes.

Back Pain Explained.

Back Pain Explained Not all degenerated intervertebral discs are painful; a new study identified a subset of disc cells that triggers a pathway to pain.

The Pros and Cons of Ultrasound-Guided Injections.

The Pros and Cons of Ultrasound-Guided Injections Ultrasound-guided injections allow healthcare providers to see the needle in real-time as it enters the body and is injected into a precise spot. Orthopedic surgeons often use injections to treat a variety of conditions. Commonly injected medications include cortisone, local anesthetics, and joint l...

Leading Causes of Sciatica and Sciatic Nerve Pain.

Leading Causes of Sciatica and Sciatic Nerve Pain Sciatica is the name of the pain from when something—usually a herniated disc, but other causes are possible, too—compresses, irritates, or inflames the sciatic nerve or one of the nerve roots that eventually link up with the sciatic nerve. Translation: pain up and down your leg—you might feel...

Right side of neck pain causes and treatments.

Right side of neck pain causes and treatments There are various possible causes of pain on the right side of the neck, including joint degradation, injury, and stress. Treatment depends on the cause but can include pain relievers, physical therapy, and surgery in severe cases.

Study shows advanced footwear technology positively impacts elite sprint performances.

Study shows how AI can predict prognosis after lumbar disk herniation surgery Machine learning models can inform patients and clinicians about prognosis after lumbar disk herniation surgery, according to a study published online Feb. 7 in JAMA Network Open.

Return to work after traumatic spinal fractures and spinal cord injuries: a retrospective cohort study.

Return to work after traumatic spinal fractures and spinal cord injuries: a retrospective cohort study This study aimed to determine the factors associated with return to work (RTW) after traumatic spinal fracture and spinal cord injury. It provided a predictive model for RTW among patients with spinal fractures and spinal cord injury and determined important factors influencing the time to RTW after...

Why Does My Back Hurt When I Breathe?

Why Does My Back Hurt When I Breathe? There are several different causes of back pain, many of which can worsen with breathing. Back pain can be due to an injury to the bones or muscles in your back, or result from a medical condition affecting internal organs such as the heart or lungs.

When Surgeons See Spine Surgeries in 3D, Patients Benefit.

When Surgeons See Spine Surgeries in 3D, Patients Benefit Intraoperative scanner projects to high-definition screens that allow for more precision and quicker patient recoveries.

Find Relief From Upper Back Pain.

Find Relief From Upper Back Pain Maybe you’ve just finished a few hours of work at the computer and now there’s a stabbing sensation between your shoulder blades. Or you have an ongoing, continuous ache that extends from the base of your neck down to the bottom of your ribs.

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How Muscle Relaxers Work for Back and Neck Pain.

How Muscle Relaxers Work for Back and Neck Pain A weekend spent gardening. A raucous game of pickleball. Bending over to pick up a dropped pen. Suddenly your neck or back seizes up and it’s hard to catch your breath. Muscle spasms, where the muscle involuntarily contracts—and stays that way—for a few seconds, minutes, or longer, are painful...

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What to know about transforaminal epidural steroid injections.

What to know about transforaminal epidural steroid injections People with conditions including sciatica, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis may benefit from transforaminal epidural steroid injections. Doctors may also use this injection to examine how a person’s body reacts to it to help diagnose any underlying condition that could be causing them pain.

Taking the guess work out of spinal surgery.

Taking the guess work out of spinal surgery | Healthcare News Posted on: 16 October, 2023Spinal fusion is a highly invasive surgery where an implant is placed in the spine to prevent movement between bones. The treatment has a high failure rate after only five years, however Te Whare Wānanga o Waitahi | University of Canterbury researcher and lecturer Associa...

Back Pain, Your Spine and Father Time: 13 Ways To Treat Age-Related Back Pain.

Back Pain, Your Spine and Father Time: 13 Ways To Treat Age-Related Back Pain With age comes wisdom and experience. Unfortunately, aches and pains tend to tag along for the ride. Spinal aging may be a fact of life, but that doesn’t mean you have to grin and bear it.

What are some symptoms of spine misalignment?

What are some symptoms of spine misalignment? Spine misalignment can cause several symptoms, including pain and impairment of the spine’s range of motion. It can affect a person’s quality of life.

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