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Patient Testimonial From Tim Hardway for Miami Back and Neck SpecialistsDr. Brusovanik is the Go To Back from Miami Back & Neck Specialists
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery The Next Generation In Spine Surgery
You depend on your doctor Miami back and neck specialists is on call 24/7
Individual Care With The latest Advances In Medicine
Spine surgery done the “classic” way is traditionally done with an open approach, meaning that the surgical area being operated on is opened with a long incision to allow full view and access to the anatomy by the surgeon. In the past recent years, there have been advances in technology that have allowed spinal conditions to be treated with the minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS) approach.Dr. Brusovanik Helps CBS4's Eliott Rodriguez Without Surgery 2
Sandra Ciola, a happy Miami Back and Neck Specialists PatientMy back is perfect after minimally invasive discektomy
Dr. Brusovanik treats the following conditions: Sciatica/Nerve compression, Back and Neck pain, Spinal Cord Compression, Scoliosis, Stenosis, Metastatic Disease, and Spinal Fractures.Dr. Brusovanik of Miami Back & Neck Specialists Helps World Famous Disk Jockey Rafael Deonate Text
Dr. Brusovanik always attempts to help patients without surgery, but when surgery is indicated, his way of performing surgery minimizes pain and speeds recovery.Dr. Brusovanik from Miami Back & Neck Specialists helps Dr. Delisa Duncanson MD text
Top rated Spine Surgeon Specialist Dr. Brusovanik and patient R. Donahue PeeblesDr. Brusovanik of Miami Back & Neck Specialists Helps World Famous Disk Jockey Rafael Deonate Text
Miami Back and Neck Specialist Dr. Brusovanick shows dedication and care to his patientsDr. Brusovanik of Miami Back & Neck Specialists Helps U.S. Senator Ronald Silver Without Surgery Text
We welcome new patients to Miami Back and Neck Specialists 305 587 2611
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Patient Testimonial From Tim Hardway for Miami Back and Neck SpecialistsDr. Brusovanik is the Go To Back from Miami Back & Neck Specialists
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery The Next Generation In Spine Surgery
You depend on your doctor Miami back and neck specialists is on call 24/7
Individual Care With The latest Advances In Medicine
Spine surgery done the “classic” way is traditionally done with an open approach, meaning that the surgical area being operated on is opened with a long incision to allow full view and access to the anatomy by the surgeon. In the past recent years, there have been advances in technology that have allowed spinal conditions to be treated with the minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS) approach.Dr. Brusovanik Helps CBS4's Eliott Rodriguez Without Surgery 2
Sandra Ciola, a happy Miami Back and Neck Specialists PatientMy back is perfect after minimally invasive discektomy
Dr. Brusovanik treats the following conditions: Sciatica/Nerve compression, Back and Neck pain, Spinal Cord Compression, Scoliosis, Stenosis, Metastatic Disease, and Spinal Fractures.Dr. Brusovanik of Miami Back & Neck Specialists Helps World Famous Disk Jockey Rafael Deonate Text
Dr. Brusovanik always attempts to help patients without surgery, but when surgery is indicated, his way of performing surgery minimizes pain and speeds recovery.Dr. Brusovanik from Miami Back & Neck Specialists helps Dr. Delisa Duncanson MD text
Top rated Spine Surgeon Specialist Dr. Brusovanik and patient R. Donahue PeeblesDr. Brusovanik of Miami Back & Neck Specialists Helps World Famous Disk Jockey Rafael Deonate Text
Miami Back and Neck Specialist Dr. Brusovanick shows dedication and care to his patientsDr. Brusovanik of Miami Back & Neck Specialists Helps U.S. Senator Ronald Silver Without Surgery Text
We welcome new patients to Miami Back and Neck Specialists 305 587 2611
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Patient Testimonial From Tim Hardway for Miami Back and Neck SpecialistsDr. Brusovanik is the Go To Back from Miami Back & Neck Specialists
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery The Next Generation In Spine Surgery
You depend on your doctor Miami back and neck specialists is on call 24/7
Individual Care With The latest Advances In Medicine
Spine surgery done the “classic” way is traditionally done with an open approach, meaning that the surgical area being operated on is opened with a long incision to allow full view and access to the anatomy by the surgeon. In the past recent years, there have been advances in technology that have allowed spinal conditions to be treated with the minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS) approach.Dr. Brusovanik Helps CBS4's Eliott Rodriguez Without Surgery 2
Sandra Ciola, a happy Miami Back and Neck Specialists PatientMy back is perfect after minimally invasive discektomy
Dr. Brusovanik treats the following conditions: Sciatica/Nerve compression, Back and Neck pain, Spinal Cord Compression, Scoliosis, Stenosis, Metastatic Disease, and Spinal Fractures.Dr. Brusovanik of Miami Back & Neck Specialists Helps World Famous Disk Jockey Rafael Deonate Text
Dr. Brusovanik always attempts to help patients without surgery, but when surgery is indicated, his way of performing surgery minimizes pain and speeds recovery.Dr. Brusovanik from Miami Back & Neck Specialists helps Dr. Delisa Duncanson MD text
Top rated Spine Surgeon Specialist Dr. Brusovanik and patient R. Donahue PeeblesDr. Brusovanik of Miami Back & Neck Specialists Helps World Famous Disk Jockey Rafael Deonate Text
Miami Back and Neck Specialist Dr. Brusovanick shows dedication and care to his patientsDr. Brusovanik of Miami Back & Neck Specialists Helps U.S. Senator Ronald Silver Without Surgery Text
We welcome new patients to Miami Back and Neck Specialists 305 587 2611
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Patient Testimonial From Tim Hardway for Miami Back and Neck SpecialistsDr. Brusovanik is the Go To Back from Miami Back & Neck Specialists
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery The Next Generation In Spine Surgery
You depend on your doctor Miami back and neck specialists is on call 24/7
Individual Care With The latest Advances In Medicine
Spine surgery done the “classic” way is traditionally done with an open approach, meaning that the surgical area being operated on is opened with a long incision to allow full view and access to the anatomy by the surgeon. In the past recent years, there have been advances in technology that have allowed spinal conditions to be treated with the minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS) approach.Dr. Brusovanik Helps CBS4's Eliott Rodriguez Without Surgery 2
Sandra Ciola, a happy Miami Back and Neck Specialists PatientMy back is perfect after minimally invasive discektomy
Dr. Brusovanik treats the following conditions: Sciatica/Nerve compression, Back and Neck pain, Spinal Cord Compression, Scoliosis, Stenosis, Metastatic Disease, and Spinal Fractures.Dr. Brusovanik of Miami Back & Neck Specialists Helps World Famous Disk Jockey Rafael Deonate Text
Dr. Brusovanik always attempts to help patients without surgery, but when surgery is indicated, his way of performing surgery minimizes pain and speeds recovery.Dr. Brusovanik from Miami Back & Neck Specialists helps Dr. Delisa Duncanson MD text
Top rated Spine Surgeon Specialist Dr. Brusovanik and patient R. Donahue PeeblesDr. Brusovanik of Miami Back & Neck Specialists Helps World Famous Disk Jockey Rafael Deonate Text
Miami Back and Neck Specialist Dr. Brusovanick shows dedication and care to his patientsDr. Brusovanik of Miami Back & Neck Specialists Helps U.S. Senator Ronald Silver Without Surgery Text

3 Simple Ways to Alleviate Common Back Pain

December 9th, 2014 by Miami Back & Neck Specialists

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3 Simple Ways to Alleviate Common Back Pain
Back and neck pain may have a long list of possible causes. However, the most common cause of pain is muscular. If the pain radiates (shoots down to) the arms or legs, there is a strong possibility of nerve compression and a consultation with a spine doctor is warranted. However, for the common back and neck pain try the following simple steps:

1. Low Back Stretching.
This is a direct way to relieve the back spasm. Just like a leg cramp, the long muscles of the back go into a “tetanic” contraction (a spasm) and that is very painful. Flexion and extension stretching is a gray way to start the morning. It re-distributes the blood flow and important minerals such as calcium that are important for smooth contraction and relaxation of the muscles. Stretching also, prepares the muscles for the daily activities so that getting in and out of the car or lifting one’s keys off the floor isn’t painful.

2. Abdominal Strengthening
The human spine is deep inside, almost in the middle of the body. The lower vertebrae work like a fulcrum, or a pivot, and the spine sways with the pull of the abs and the back muscles. If the back muscles over pull, one begins to develop pain due to the compression of the spinal facet joints (intervertebral joints). A strong abdomen counters the pull of the back muscles. A set of a 100 crunches in the morning will immediately set the right tone and you may notice an improvement in back pain with every movement. Avoid lifting the lower back off the floor during this exercise. Focus on abdominal compression while lifting the shoulder blades only. The arms can support the head but avoid flexing the neck.

3. Hamstring Stretching
The hamstrings are a unique group of muscles because they cross two joints – specifically the knee and the hip joint. Most muscles only cross one joint. The hamstrings attach to the bottom of the pelvis, or more precisely deep under the butt cheeks. Therefore, tight hamstrings will pull the pelvis against the muscles of the thighs and legs and that in itself can cause back pain. You may notice that placing a couple of pillow under the knees will improve back pain as well. The reason why that works is that flexed knees and flexed hips result in a relaxed position for the hamstrings. Daily hamstring stretching can be done together with stretching of the Achilles’ tendon which will prevent Achilles tendinitis – a common cause of pain at the bottom of the foot. I like to lean against a wall, and by keeping my knee straight, push the foot into an acute (sharp) angle with the floor.

There are many ways to stretch and to do crunches. It’s always a good idea to seek an opinion of a trainer, a physical therapist or a doctor to make sure the proper technique is used and this may lower the chances of injury. If the pain persists or if the exercises make the pain even worse don’t wait and talk to your spine doctor.

Georgiy Brusovanik, MD
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
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