Metro Spine Pain Centers

04/04/2019

April showers..can also bring accidents. Most weather-related car crashes happen on wet pavement and when it rains. Follow these safety tips when driving in rainy weather: (source: DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency)

03/27/2019

‪ Walking is a safe, enjoyable, low-cost and low-impact physical activity. Here are some tips to make walking safe and enjoyable for people with arthritis:‬
‪https://www.moveforwardpt.com/Resources/Detail/5-tips-to-safely-benefit-from-walking-people-with-‬

Those living with arthritis, an estimated 54 million American adults, can enjoy and benefit from improved strength and endurance from walking.

03/20/2019

The First Day of Spring and Wellness Wednesday today! Along with more daylight and warmer weather for a better mood, SPRING also brings more chances to exercise outdoors and fresh produce for a healthy diet. Take advantage and take steps to be healthier and happier. 🌿💐💐🌸

03/12/2019

Almost everyone is connected to the web, and we are faced with a lot of information online. It is all the more easier now to learn about our own health and about different medical conditions.

How do you make sure you're getting the right health information? Check out our blog for some questions to ask when getting information from the internet:

https://metrospine.wordpress.com/2019/03/12/evaluating-health-information-online/

Nowadays, connecting via the internet has been helpful in terms of obtaining knowledge and it has been a great resource especially when it comes to health-related information. With a few simple cli…

03/06/2019

Even though doctor-prescribed appropriately-dosed opioids are appropriate in some cases of patients presenting with pain, there are multiple risks that must be considered with their use. The CDC recommends safer alternatives to opioids which include physical therapy. Physical therapists can help patients in pain by using exercise, manual therapy, heat/cold modalities, and patient education.

One of the many modalities in our approach to pain at Metro Spine is physical therapy. We have our own physical therapist and in-house physical therapy facility. Call 301-856-5860 for an appointment today!

03/04/2019

Happy Monday! New goals for the week or the month? Taking steps towards being healthier and better? Strategizing for the future?

Today is the only day in the year that tells you to do something. March 4th.

03/01/2019

March is National Nutrition Month, which focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing good eating habits.

While good nutrition is an important part of maintaining overall health, a good diet can also be a part of pain management. Some studies have shown links between diet and inflammation which are related to a variety of pain conditions. In addition, a healthy diet also helps in maintaining a healthy weight which can also help with pain.

Metro Spine providers can help in learning more about lifestyle changes and different approaches to managing pain. For appointments, call 301-856-5860 or go to our website www. treatpainmd.com

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02/27/2019

Low back pain is a common reason for visits to the doctor. Back pain can be caused by injury or certain diseases, and can be acute or chronic. At Metro Spine Pain Centers, we see a lot of patients with low back pain.

Metro Spine Pain Centers offer long-lasting, non-surgical solutions to alleviate back, neck, joint, and nerve pain. We are an advanced multidisciplinary team of pain relief experts that offer comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Call 301-856-5860 or visit our website www.treatpainmd.com for an appointment!

02/27/2019

Be winter weather ready! Follow these tips from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to protect yourself and your loved ones when winter weather strikes: bit.ly/2QCiy7O

02/26/2019

Doing aerobic exercises (or cardio) is one of the best things you can do for your health. It helps in reducing fat, increasing cardiorespiratory health, and reducing negative mood.
The American Heart Association physical activity guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of both, preferably spread throughout the week.
Want tips on how to exercise in cold weather? Check out our blog!

02/26/2019

Doing aerobic exercises (or cardio) is one of the best things you can do for your health. It helps in reducing fat, increasing cardiorespiratory health, and reducing negative mood.

The American Heart Association physical activity guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of both, preferably spread throughout the week.
Want tips on how to exercise in cold weather? Check out our blog!

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Tips for Exercising in the Cold February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 metrospine The American Heart Association physical activity guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of both. How....

02/26/2019

Medication Recall Alert:
Certain lots of these medications from specific pharmaceutical companies. Read more and check your medications.

Valsartan recall update CDER Statement