by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Oct 20, 2023 | Back Pain, General Health
Have you ever wondered what evidence-based treatments really mean? In this article, you’ll explore the definition and components of evidence-based practice (EBP) and understand its importance in treating athletes effectively. Learn how EBP integrates clinical...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Jul 21, 2023 | Back Pain, Conditions
Tension in Your Neck Muscles? Are you tired of constantly dealing with discomfort and tension in your neck muscles? At Back and Body Medical, we understand the common problems patients face when it comes to finding effective solutions for deep tissue massage in...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Apr 7, 2023 | Exercise and Fitness, Sports
Avoid Injury with Proper Warmups Before Weight Training Weight training is a physical activity that requires preparation in order to maximize the benefits and minimize potential risks. Warm-up exercises are an essential part of this preparatory process, as they...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Mar 3, 2023 | Conditions, Sports
CrossFit is a high-intensity fitness program that has been gaining popularity over the past few years. It combines weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardio exercises to create a challenging workout that can help people achieve their fitness goals. However, due to its...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Nov 12, 2022 | Back Pain, Home Health & Safety
Keeping Injury Free this Fall Fall is finally upon us and those warm days of summer have finally gone. It’s been a warm 6 months this 2022, but the season has finally changed. And with this change comes things to be aware of to help you prevent back pain or...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Feb 28, 2022 | Back Pain, Preventative Care
If you’re commuting a lot, sitting at a desk much of the day, your body can complain and give you aches and pains to contend with. We’ve put together our three anti-commute exercises here to help you. Check them out: Trapezius Stretch- Sitting Perform 3...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Feb 15, 2022 | Back Pain
“Considering bone or joint surgery? You may not need it” is the title of a recent NY Times article by Nicholas Bakalar (link here if you have a subscription). It’s an interesting article because it brings up a subject that we at Back and Body Medical...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Dec 11, 2021 | Exercise and Fitness, General Health
The human body was designed to move. It wasn’t designed to sit all day, at a desk, on the bus, in cars and on sofas. Sure, we all need to slow and rest sometimes but we’ve made rest a way of life in our society. And it’s making us sick. Moving around is what your...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Nov 28, 2021 | Back Pain, Preventative Care
Did you know that the two most common complaints during pregnancy are low back pain and pelvic girdle pain? Studies have shown that these conditions affect about half of expecting mothers. In the postpartum period, it is even shown that about one and five women...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Nov 28, 2021 | Posture, Preventative Care
Poor Posture in Manhattan One of the chief complaints we see in our Midtown Manhattan practice is a result of poor posture. Poor posture is responsible for a lot more health problems than you may have previously thought. Poor posture is common in today’s society with...
