by Jo Khaira DC | Jun 8, 2026 | Back Pain
How Can I Tell if I have Low Back Pain or Sciatica? If you’re asking how can I tell if I have low back pain or sciatica, the simplest clue is whether the discomfort stays in the back or travels down the leg. Generalized (mechanical) low back pain is usually felt...
by Jo Khaira DC | Apr 24, 2026 | Conditions, Back Pain
Why Do Patients Feel Better with Conservative Care, but then the Pain Returns? When people ask why do patients feel better with conservative care, but then the pain returns? the most common reason is that the initial care reduced symptoms (like muscle tightness or...
by Jo Khaira DC | Apr 20, 2026 | Conditions, Back Pain
Why Isn’t One Treatment Often Enough? Why isn’t one treatment often enough? Because most pain is multifactorial—often involving muscle, joints, nerves, movement patterns, and even stress and sleep—so a single therapy may help one piece while leaving other...
by Jo Khaira DC | Apr 17, 2026 | Conditions, Back Pain
How Long do Treatments at Back and Body Medical Take? In most cases, the honest answer to how long do treatments at Back and Body Medical take? is: plan for an initial 4–6 week commitment, then we reassess based on how your body responds and what we find on exam. Some...
by Jo Khaira DC | Apr 14, 2026 | Conditions, Back Pain
Treatment Not Working? Here’s what We do When patients ask us how do you adjust treatments if something isn’t working our answer is simple: we reassess, measure what’s changed, identify what’s still driving symptoms, and then modify the plan based on...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Feb 10, 2026 | Sports, Back Pain
Running through pain when it s time to see an integrated care team Running is a popular way to stay fit and healthy. But what happens when pain strikes during your run? Many runners push through discomfort, thinking it’s just part of the process. However,...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Dec 22, 2025 | General Health
How are Your Office Ergonomics? Just a few small changes at your desk can totally change how your body feels by the end of the day, and I’ve seen it over and over with office workers in NYC. You don’t need fancy gear – you just need a setup that...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Dec 22, 2025 | General Health, Back Pain
Discover How Employers Can Cut Lost Workdays Over 30% of work injuries in NYC are those low-key aches that sneak up on you, and that’s exactly what I want to talk with you about here. If you’re running a team in this city, you know how fast a “minor” neck...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Nov 9, 2023 | General Health, Sports
Are You an Avid Pickleball Player? Pickleball, a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis, has seen a surge in popularity in Manhattan over recent years. Its appeal lies in its accessibility and social nature, attracting a diverse...
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...
