Back pain is one of the most common afflictions. Every year, up to $200 billion dollars are spent treating back pain. However, one of the most effective treatments for back pain is also free: walking. While walking may not help all forms of back pain and may not be...

Chronic pain is not just a physical sensation. It comes with feelings of loneliness and isolation. These feelings may be further exacerbated by the social distancing during COVID-19. Why do we feel this way? People in chronic pain often feel trapped by their bodies....

Many patients have asked me what foods to eat to decrease inflammation. You may have heard of the term “anti-inflammation diet”. But how does inflammation affect pain? And how do foods affect inflammation? When you have an infection or an injury, your body releases...