Socio-Economic Status vs. Recovery from OJI

A recent study conducted by Paul Blanc, professor of Medicine at UCSF, compared the recovery of 650 hospital workers with work-related injuries. The study reports that most injuries recovered in two years or less. They also noted that people in the lowest...

Tips For Your Mental Health

The Surgeon General’s report defines good mental health. Although various cultures have differing expectations for health, many of the following characteristics are likely to be present in individuals with good mental health: A sense of well-being and...

Knee Problems – An Insight on Meniscus Tears

A meniscus tear is a common injury that damages the rubbery cushion of the knee joint. This tissue is made of two disks, which are called the medial meniscus and the lateral meniscus. These crescent-shaped menisci (plural of meniscus) act as shock absorbers to evenly...

Overview of Common Disc Surgeries – In Plain Talk

While most problems that cause back pain and sciatica can be treated successfully without surgical intervention, sometimes spine surgery is necessary. Below is a brief explanation of these common surgeries. Discectomy – The last resort to surgery that works the best...