While opioid medications do help those with chronic pain, they can cause their own side effects–from addiction to overdose. Controlled short-term use of these medications is often beneficial for patients, but growing evidence is showing that with long-term use of these drugs, the risks of dependency and cycles of abuse can outweigh the benefits. For those…
Adding exercise to your daily routine can be one of the most effective things you can do to reduce your low back pain. Before you begin physical fitness, it is important to understand what exercises are best for your body and the pain you’re feeling. It is also important to discuss a new workout routine…
It has been shown in many studies that optimistic thinking has an overall positive impact on health and well-being. Is it possible for patients, and science, to take a step beyond just thinking about feeling better and actually use the mind to create feelings of comfort? This is the idea behind biofeedback training. What is biofeedback…
Osteoporosis, a degenerative disease of the bones, can cause many health issues. Since this condition leads to brittle bones, the risks of fracturing bones are greater, especially those in the spine or hips. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, half of all women and a quarter of all men over the age of…
80% of patients who visited a primary care provider for back pain were prescribed at least one medication, notes Dr. Mark Borigini in a post for Psychology Today. There are obviously many treatment options for back pain–ranging from physical therapy to epidural steroid injections. Medicines used for back pain continue to be one of the leading…
Many musculoskeletal conditions, such as back pain, can be treated with chiropractic care. Here’s how. How does chiropractic care work? The main technique used by chiropractors is the spinal adjustment. This procedure aims to relieve pressure and stress in the muscles around the spine, increase the patient’s range of motion, and increase muscle strength. During…
Grant Karno, MD Certificado en el manejo del dolor – Medicina Física y Rehabilitación – Medicina de la Adicción
Dr. Grant Karno was born and raised in Southern California. He graduated from the University of California, Davis, (UC Davis), followed by completion of preliminary training in General and Trauma Surgery at a UCLA affiliated hospital. Dr Karno’s resume includes serving as an attending physician at SUNY Upstate University Hospital, and Syracuse VA Medical Hospital in New York.
Want to get your sweat on? Or perhaps just limber up? These great Las Vegas yoga studios combine thoughtful practice with a variety of class types, for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. A note on hot classes People in Vegas can’t get enough of the heat it seems. Some of the most highly rated yoga…
Losing weight for a healthier life is not simply a matter of opinion. Medical studies are beginning to show that individuals who lose weight have a decreased chance of developing diabetes or heart disease. While these are two of the biggest factors impacting overweight people in the United States, there are a myriad of benefits…