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Kimberly Safman, MD

Poor Posture: The Straight Story

By Kim Safman, MD Like many things in life, it turns out your mother was right. Poor posture is not just a bad habit or a sign of decreased confidence. Numerous studies have proven that poor posture puts pressure on the disks inside the spinal column and can lead to low back pain, tension headaches [...]

Still In Pain?

By Kim Safman, MD If you have been suffering with pain for longer than three months, you are not alone. Chronic pain affects an estimated 86 million Americans. The most common complaints are low back pain and headache, but medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes and cancer treatment are common sources of pain as well. [...]