Brian Karamian MD

09/30/2025

9 Sleep Tips for Back Pain.

Back pain can make getting through the day hard, but it can make getting a good night’s sleep even harder. It can be tough to find a comfortable position so you can doze off. And you might not even be able to get in and out of bed without pain.

09/23/2025

When Should I Call My Doctor About Back Pain?

For the 80% of adults who experience it at some point in their lives, the go-to treatment is often over-the-counter pain relievers, an ice pack, and rest. But while most back pain does go away on its own, there are times when toughing it out at home isn’t a good idea.

09/11/2025

Remember. Never forget. #911

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

07/04/2025

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

06/24/2025

Robotics and spinal stimulation restore movement in paralysis.

Scientists have developed an approach that combines rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord stimulation to restore movement in people with spinal cord injuries. The technology enhances rehabilitation and enables activities like cycling and walking outdoors.

06/16/2025

Neck strength testing should be included in concussion prevention.

Griffith University researchers have found weaker neck strength is a risk factor for concussion and higher head impacts in rugby league, rugby union, and soccer athletes.

06/09/2025

How to strengthen the lower back.

Strengthening and stretching exercises for the lower back can help stabilize the lower spine and support the upper body. Examples include the plank and knee-to-chest stretches.

06/02/2025

Why You Get Neck Pain From Sleeping Wrong (and How to Fix It).

Neck pain from sleeping wrong is often caused by muscle strain. This may be the result of sleeping on the stomach, using a pillow that's too high, an injury, or sleep issues. If you wake up with neck pain, treatments include cold or heat therapy, stretching, massage, and over-the-counter pain reliev...

05/29/2025

10 Mid-Back Stretches to Ease Stress and Tension.

When it comes to back trouble, lower back pain tends to steal the spotlight, but mid-back pain—aches that occur anywhere between the back of the neck and the bottom of the rib cage—is no picnic either. Your mid-back does a lot of work throughout the day—here are a few easy stretches to soothe ...

05/26/2025

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

05/26/2025

Mediterranean diet and exercise may slow bone loss in aging women.

A three-year lifestyle intervention based on a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet combined with physical activity helped mitigate age-related bone mineral density loss in older women with metabolic syndrome, according to researchers from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili and collaborators in the PRED...