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Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD

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Specialist in Pain Management and Spine Rehabilitation
posted 09/29/2008, comment (1)

Why Breasts Can Cause Neck Pain

A recent task force has determined that women are at higher risk for developing neck pain than men. What accounts for this gender difference? A number of factors contribute to neck pain including coping skills, personalities, work environments and physical activities. But, as a patient eloquently stated while lifting her shirt, "What about these?"... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Mark Borigini

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Chronic Pain Specialist
posted 09/19/2008, comments (13)

Can Chronic Pain be Prevented? The Role of Fear and Distress

How can chronic pain be prevented? Oh that I and the insurance companies knew the answer to that question!   The key is to identify those patients at risk for the development of chronic pain.   Musculoskeletal pain is a significant problem in this country: 85% of the population suffers from this affliction at some point during the... Read moreChevron
michelerenee217

michelerenee217

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CFS since 1992.Pregnancy difficulties.Car accident back injury.
posted 09/09/2008, comment (1)

Living in a body that works against itself.

Chronic Fatigue is worse than pain for the debilitating effects it has had on my life since diagnosis in 1992. The severity of the disease has been a struggle since then. For all the years of no energy, sensitivity to light and sound, poor memory, and so on, my panic attacks turned into depression. Having to climb out of bed with the assistance of... Read moreChevron
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Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD

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Specialist in Pain Management and Spine Rehabilitation
posted 08/20/2008, comments (6)

Alexander or Feldenkrais: Movement Therapy Can Improve Back Pain

If you moved more efficiently and with a better posture, would your back pain disappear? Well, some British researchers recently released some more evidence in favor of a movement therapy called the Alexander Technique for the treatment of back pain. For those who have not heard of the Alexander Technique, this is a type of movement therapy that... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Mark Borigini

Dr. Mark Borigini

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Chronic Pain Specialist
posted 07/18/2008, comments (6)

New Guidelines for Low Back Pain Treatment

Last month, the American Pain Society added to its recommendations to health care providers regarding the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain.   In addition, the Society decided to discuss openly procedures that could be risky to sufferers of low back pain, including recommendations on surgery and other invasive... Read moreChevron
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This video explains where back pain stems from by taking you through the anatomy of the back. 

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