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Does Movement Make Your Back Pain Worse?
Any type of back pain can slow you down, but when persistent back pain becomes worse as you stand, bend or twist, this can significantly prevent normal day-to-day activities, much less any work tasks or other active pursuits.… Continue reading
How to Prevent Tech Neck
You may or may not have heard of “tech neck,” also sometimes called “text neck” because it is a frequent complaint of teens that spend hours hunched over their phones. Adults can get tech neck, too, from hours… Continue reading
3 Causes of Neck Strain & Pain
Dr. Sina Rajamand and his neurosurgical team at Battle Born Brain & Spine see many Reno patients who complain of neck pain. This can be from many causes; some common and some more rare. Recurring neck pain can… Continue reading
Could My Headaches Be from Whiplash?
Headaches are a common complaint among people of all ages, but this is especially true of those who have suffered physical trauma. A frequent injury from vehicle accidents, falls and personal trauma is whiplash. While many factors about… Continue reading
How Did I Develop Bone Spurs on My Spine?
If you have recently began experiencing neck, back or radiating pain, bone spurs on your spine may be the cause. A consultation and examination, including diagnostic scans, are necessary to locate and verify the presence of bone spurs… Continue reading
3 Tips for Avoiding Serious Back Pain
Your back is the framework that supports the entire body. It is under tremendous stress each day just with normal movements and activities. Approximately 65 million adults in the United States will complain of back pain at some… Continue reading
Treatment for Peripheral Nerve Conditions
Nerve-related pain often makes us think of the spinal cord and our central nervous system, but there are many more nerves that channel signals throughout the body. These are known as peripheral nerves. Trauma or conditions that exert… Continue reading
Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Minimize Your Risks with Spinal Surgery
If you need spinal surgery, you may be aware that there are risks and complications that can occur during the procedure. For many individuals, these complications rarely occur and surgeons do everything possible to reduce any risks. There… Continue reading
Help with Chronic Back Pain
Over 65 million Americans regularly deal with back pain, and a significant percentage of those suffer from “chronic” back pain. The National Institutes of Health defines chronic back pain as, “pain that continues for 12 weeks or longer,… Continue reading
Severe Pain or Injuries Warrant a Second Opinion
When you or a loved one are in pain, you want answers and workable solutions – and you likely want them fast. But should you gamble with your health and mobility? Damage to your spine can have lifelong… Continue reading