Low Back Pain: Where does it come from?
Our doctors at Chicago based Advanced Spine and Sports Care treat low back pain and other spinal disorders on a daily basis. When it comes to low back pain, there are many different structures that can cause the pain. Differentiating what is causing the pain is important because it guides how the doctor treats the [...]
read moreResearch: Is low back spinal fusion surgery the correct first choice?
A recent research article evaluated the 1450 people who were hurt at work resulting in low back pain. The purpose of the research was to evaluate the participants overall outcome with those who had low back pain and chose to go through spinal fusion surgery vs. those who had low back pain and did not [...]
read moreThese sure are a pain in the neck!
Headaches, we’ve all experienced them to one degree. They can be sharp and painful, or dull and annoying and arise out of, what seems like, thin air. But recent studies published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics reveal that a certain kind of headache, termed a “cervicogenic headache,” actually results from a lack [...]
read moreSLEEP LONGER, DROP WEIGHT FASTER!
Maybe Ben Franklin was wrong when he stated “There will be sleeping enough in the grave” and “The sleeping fox catches no poultry.” A recent study from our own backyard, the University of Chicago, concluded that dieters who slept an average of 8.5 hours per night lost 55% more weight than those who slept 5.5 [...]
read moreAdvanced Spine & Sports Care’s November Newletter
A new study in the journal Alcoholism reveals that people who consume alcohol in moderation tend to live longer than those who don’t. The reasons are not entirely clear at this point as to why those who abstain from alcohol completely have higher mortality rates than those who consume 1-2 drinks per day, or even [...]
read moreWin The New Apple iPad
Invite Friends, Family and Co-Workers to Advanced Spine & Sports Care and win an Apple iPad! Encourage loved ones to join the pain free life you are now living! Every person you refer to our office during the months of August, September and October will get your name entered into the raffle for the new [...]
read moreNew Research: Cutting Carbs Better Than Low-Fat?
Study shows this type of woman lost more weight after 3 months on low-carbohydrate diet than traditional low-fat diet with same number of calories. Not all people have the same response to diets. The hormone that may be responsible for your weight loss – or lack of weight loss. Why ignoring this hormone (and eating [...]
read moreChucky’s Fight
An Amazing Story About A Father And His Son And Why Their Struggle And Courage May Save Your Child’s Life Charles Rosa was always a tough kid. He played hockey in high school and participated in his share of street fights. When he rode his bike by mixed martial arts powerhouse, American Top Team in [...]
read moreSunscreens May Cause Cancer?
Important facts you should know about sunscreen. Recent research shows common ingredient in sunscreen may INCREASE risk of skin cancer. What SPF really means and why you are probably not getting even close to the protection you think. What ingredient in many sunblocks may cause hormone disruption? Why getting the “Skin Cancer Foundation” logo is [...]
read moreGet the right care to heal and stay competitive
Whether the sport is marathon running or professional baseball, injuries unique to athletes take an experienced and knowledgeable practitioner to not only treat the injury but determine the best way to continue in the sport minimizing future risk. Dr. Jason Ingham of Advanced Spine and Sports Care in Chicago sees a host of conditions from [...]
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