Spine
Dr. Gordon – American Health Journal – Back Problems
Dr. Gordon appears on the American Health Journal and discusses common back problems.
Winter Sports: Get In Shape Now To Avoid Injury
By Bill Gabriel, MPT Ski season is just around the corner in southern California, as the weather gets colder and the mountains begin to get snowfall. Before you hit the slopes this year, be sure that your body is prepared to avoid injury. “Skiing and snowboarding are just like any other sport–they require training”, notes [...]
Osteoporosis: A Brittle Reality
By Michael L. Gordon, MD Osteoporosis is a progressive disease of bone loss that afflicts 28 million Americans. When bones lose their density, they become more porous and susceptible to fracture. It is estimated that 1.5 million bone fractures occur each year. Why is this alarming? Only 25 percent of hip fracture patients will make [...]
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. [...]