Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Did you know red heads are rumored to tolerate higher levels of pain? According to research, this is not just a rumor. Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have helped demystify the rumor and prove it to be a fact. Here’s what they found. (1) Red Heads And Pain Red heads have an inactive receptor…
Back pain is a leading cause of disability, sending more people to the doctor than any other ailment. There is some good news despite the many causes of back pain. Changing your lifestyle to adopt healthy self-care habits can help prevent back pain and support back health. (1) Types of Back Pain There are two…
If you suffer from lower back pain, you have most likely been told that stretching is very important. Stretching the hamstrings can help to expand the motion in the pelvis. This decreases stress across the lower back. Stretching with yoga helps to increase the blood flow which allows the good to flow in and the…
Headaches are something I am asked about frequently. People get headaches all the time. In fact, headaches are one of the more common reasons people reach for over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen and aspirin. I see a headache as the body’s way of communicating to you that something could be wrong. It could be that you…
