Melisa Estes MD

06/06/2026

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...

05/30/2026

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...

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/23/2026

Understanding Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When Surgery Helps

Lower back and hip pain are common-but not all pain comes from the spine. The sacroiliac (SI) joint is a frequent and often overlooked source. Because this joint behaves differently from others in the body, SI joint problems can be difficult to recognize, but very treatable once properly diagnosed.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/02/2026

Therapeutic Evaluation of Intra-articular Platelet-Rich Plasma, Steroid, and Viscosupplement Injections for Sacroiliitis

04/25/2026

Got Tennis Elbow? Try These 10 Exercises

The pain might make some daily activities and physical activity a little difficult, but there are exercises and stretches you can do to ease the pain and help the affected tendon recover.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

04/18/2026

Pilates for Chronic Back Pain: 5 Exercises to Try

Discover how Pilates can gently strengthen your core, improve spinal alignment, and ease chronic lower back pain through targeted, low impact movement.

04/11/2026

5 Non-Opioid, Non-Invasive, Evidence-Based Therapies for Back Pain Relief

If you struggle with back pain that’s more than a 5 or 6 on a 10 point scale, we understand how frustrating it can be to find effective pain relief. You’ve likely tried several approaches like medications and physical therapy. Maybe you’re weighing injections… or even surgery. And yet the co...