Spine tumors affect about 10,000 people a year in the United States. These masses of tissue grow in the back and neck area, usually becoming very large and have a possibility of expanding beyond control. They can be either benign, which means they are non-cancerous, or they can be cancerous, which is also called malignant. […]
For most people, when a major injury occurs, the first thing they think to do is visit their primary care physician or, in worst-case scenarios, go to the emergency room. But for those who deal with chronic pain, meaning their pain is a daily occurrence, then a primary care physician may not cut it. This […]
When you’re focused on getting to the gym or hitting the road for a jog, sometimes the last thing on your mind is stretching. All you want to do is feel the burn and strengthen your body without anything getting in the way, but the best thing you can do for your health before working […]
Colder temperatures have arrived in the south, finally! For a lot of people, the change in the weather means the start of an incredible season and plenty of joyous occasions, such as the holidays, time to play out in the snow, or evenings spent by the fireplace. But, sometimes, the winter season isn’t as fun. […]
Losing a limb is hard enough, but sometimes the process can be made even worse by something called phantom limb pain, also known as PLP. This condition makes the person who recently had something amputated still feel pain in that area, even if it’s gone. Despite the fact that PLP happens to about 80 percent […]
The spine and the central nervous system, where the spine lives, is a complex piece of our human anatomy. There are many bones, ligaments, and muscles to know if you are a specialist working in this field. However, it is useful to know the basics in case you ever find yourself with spine issues and […]
By Dr. Zwade Marshall, MD, MBA As we look ahead to the Fall Season in South Fulton county, there are many events to celebrate the changing of the seasons with our neighbors. There are numerous music, craft, and art festivals planned in neighborhoods all throughout South Fulton county. At the heart of any celebration is […]
You think about your posture when you’re sitting at work and when you’re about to go on a run. But did you know that the posture you have when you’re sleeping is equally just as important? While you can’t actively think about the posture when you’re in the middle of sleeping, there are several steps […]
Women experience plenty of pain during their day to day lives. Whether you’re having horrible cramps with your monthly cycle or bad side pain thanks to uterine fibroids, there are multiple, natural medical conditions that are common for women. Not to mention childbirth! That’s why it’s extremely vital women have the best pain management practices […]
If you’ve ever worked out before, or even just done something physically strenuous, then you know that sometimes the next day your body feels worse for wear. It hurts to move, your muscles ache, and, sometimes, there is pain that might be a bit more serious. It could be you went a little too hard […]
