Daniel Park, MD

08/14/2026

10 Side Effects of Sitting Down All Day.

Sitting down for too long can increase your risk of numerous health conditions, including muscle pain, blood clots, and diabetes. It can also affect your mental health.

08/07/2026

Why Aren't Artificial Discs the Standard Yet?

For many patients struggling with chronic neck or back pain, the question seems straightforward: if a damaged spinal disc can be replaced while preserving motion, why isn’t that the standard treatment?

07/31/2026

Spinal Stenosis: 6 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Falling.

Lumbar spinal stenosis increases the risk of injury from falling because the stenosis compresses the nerves that control leg strength, balance and coordination. Here are recommendations for fall prevention if you have lumbar spinal stenosis:

07/27/2026

6 safe exercises for a herniated disk.

Healthcare professionals may recommend a physical therapy program for people with a herniated disk that includes gentle exercises, stretches, and movements to help relieve pain and improve mobility. This article looks at some exercises that can help relieve pain, speed recovery, and prevent a hernia...

07/24/2026

Exercises to Avoid with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.

If you have lumbar spinal stenosis, the goal while exercising is to keep the spine in a "neutral" or slightly flexed (forward-leaning) position. However, many standard exercises do the exact opposite, forcing the lower back into an arch that can trigger a flare-up.

07/20/2026

What Is Spinal Stenosis?

Spinal stenosis involves a narrowing of the spinal canal, leading to compression of the spinal cord or nerves, commonly due to osteoarthritis. This condition (commonly caused by osteoarthritis) can cause pain and numbness in various body parts, with treatment options available to manage symptoms eff...

07/13/2026

Lumbar Traction: Uses, Procedure, Side Effects, and More.

Lumbar traction is sometimes used to ease low back pain, but studies suggest it doesn't offer more relief than exercise alone. For better outcomes, postural correction and targeted exercises are recommended.

07/10/2026

Tight Quad Muscles and How They Relate to Low Back Pain.

Tight quads can cause lower back pain by pulling the pelvis down and creating an excessive arch in the lower back.

07/06/2026

Prior authorization delays elective spine surgery without savings to payers.

Patients who experience delays in elective spine surgery due to the preauthorization approval process had prolonged pain with no cost savings for the health care system, according to data presented here.

07/04/2026

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