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Exercise Library

What do exercises have to do with relieving pain? Lots. Research in sports medicine and spine care show that a key part of the recovery and rehabilitation process involves exercise and movement.

Americans may want a magic pill or surgery to recover from pain.

But keep in mind that using drugs to mask pain is a band-aid approach, and over time can have disastrous effects on internal organs. One should always explore non-surgical treatment options before considering surgery. Some injuries may ultimately require surgery to repair the damage, so you should first consult a specialist to assess your problem before embarking on any exercise program.

Overall, the best long-term solution to orthopedic problems involves making the muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints stronger, more flexible and resistant to injury. That way, you are more resistant to future attacks of pain. Exercise can help you re-strengthen the muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints to make them more injury resistant.

Customized exercises can help you recover from orthopedic and spine problems non-surgically. Even if you ultimately need surgery to repair an injury, exercise and movement will be necessary to rehabilitate the injured area after surgery so you regain strength and range of motion.

Some of the exercises shown can help relieve joint, ligament, muscle problems in the legs, arms, neck and back.

If you have pain related to neck or back problems, you should first visit one of our specialists to determine the cause of your pain. They will determine the best treatment for you, and one of our physical therapists will be able to customize an exercise program just for you. Your exercise program may involve some of the exercises shown in our exercise library section. Choose from one of the sections to the left.

Remember, never do any exercise that causes increased pain. Never do any exercise after an injury related to a traumatic event, such as a fall or sports injury or any onset of pain that has emerged suddenly. Consult one of our specialists first.

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Educational Resources

Click here for narrated videos of spine surgeries, procedures and what causes various symptoms.
Click here to see medical illustrations that help you understand back and neck problems.

Click here to see an exercise library that has special stretches that can relieve pain symptoms.

Locations

Dr. Regan Main Office in Beverly Hills:
8750 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 350
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Dr. Regan Office in Newport Beach:
3501 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Phone: 310.385.8888
Fax: 310.595.1063
Email:mhosmann@discmdgroup.com

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In the News

John J. Regan, MD is now affiliated with D.I.S.C. - Sport and Spine Center:

D.I.S.C., one of the country’s leading spine and sports centers, is redefining patient care. Cited by many as the gold standard in medicine, our world-class facility offers a fully integrated approach to the treatment of skeletal disorders. Click here to learn more.

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Home Remedy Book

Our spine Internet site acts as on-line spine encyclopedia. In addition, as a free community service, John Regan MD mails out Home Remedy Books on a limited basis to residents in Southern California. Click here to learn more.

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We understand that traveling with a back problem can be difficult and unsettling. That’s why we enable you to set up a telephone consultation with Dr. Regan in advance, to determine if a trip would be worthwhile. Because this involves significant time for our practice to receive your information and diagnostics, and for Dr. Regan to review your case in advance of your call, there is a fee for this consultation. Click here to learn more.

Emergency Symptoms

The vast majority of back problems improve on their own or with nonsurgical treatment. There are a few warning signs, however, that may indicate serious spinal problems. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately. Click here to learn more.

Non-surgical Options

About 80% of back and neck pain symptoms can go away on their own with non-surgical treatment options. That’s the good news. Click here to learn more. The bad news is that if you are in the other 20%, you need to recognize which symptoms need a spine specialist fast. Symptoms like loss of control of bowel or bladder, or weakness and numbness into an arm or leg, are all emergency symptoms and you need to see a spine surgeon within 48 hours. Otherwise these symptoms can become permanent.

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