Back pain explained with Dr. Ricky Singh.

Dr. Jaspal Ricky Singh is Vice Chair & Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College of New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is a triple-board certified physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and Pain Medicine. 

Dr. Singh specializes in a multidisciplinary approach to treat pain by integrating physical therapy and interventional techniques into his care. Through the use of minimally invasive, fluoroscopic-guided spine procedures, peripheral nerve blocks, electrodiagnostics and musculoskeletal ultrasound, Dr. Singh individualizes his treatment plan with a focus on functional restoration.

Dr. Singh has been honored as Super Doctors- New York Rising Star, New York’s Top Doctors in Pain Medicine and America’s Best Doctor by Castle Connolly.

He has a comprehensive website where you can learn more about him at rickysinghmd.com and make sure to tune into his podcast called The Back Story.

In this episode we discuss:

• Causes of low back pain.
• Treatment options for low back pain.
• The importance of core strength in preventing and treating back pain.
• How  to best work your core.
• Boutique fitness.
• The importance of recovery.
• Are there exercises you should never do?
• Protecting your spine.  
• Learning what your body needs.

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