Jason M. Cuéllar, MD, PhD

Jason M. Cuéllar, M.D., Ph.D. is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, CA.

[Jason M. Cuéllar, MD, PhD @cuellarspine]

Here are the top 4 yoga poses to do if you have #backpain. Create some space for yourself to invest a few minutes each day in your recovery. Don’t feel pressured to do every move as instructed. Determine your limits to prevent taking a step back on the road to recovery. #DIY

[Jason M. Cuéllar, MD, PhD @cuellarspine]

Back pain in the morning? It might be time to adjust your #sleepingposition. Your position affects the #bloodflow in your body, and sleeping in a way that restricts flow can cause pain that won’t improve without a change. Ask your doctor how you should be sleeping. #losangeles

[Jason M. Cuéllar, MD, PhD @cuellarspine]

Yoga and back pain? There are many types of #yoga, if you have back pain or have just had surgery then you might want to try a restorative yoga which focuses on the spine and stability. Team up with your doctor to find out how to start the healing process. https://t.co/TLh3f58V9n

[Spine-health @SpineHealth]

Does your mattress have these? https://t.co/vzTUyglxlQ

[Spine-health @SpineHealth]

These are the times when upper back pain should trigger a trip to the doctor. https://t.co/2z9hXPI8Yh

[North American Spine @NASpine]

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[Spine-health @SpineHealth]

These low back pain symptoms may require immediate medical attention. https://t.co/liD4cZyRNA

[Gavin Routledge @activeXbacks]

#Backpain is Reason # 2 for visits to the doctor. Do you not want to avoid visiting your doctor? ;) #NoMorePain #exercise #healthylifestyle #ActiveXbacks

[Spine-health @SpineHealth]

Have you tried these 5 tips for lumbar herniated disc pain relief? https://t.co/pZYTqeAioM

[Spine-health @SpineHealth]

The thoracic spine has 12 nerve roots (T1 to T12) on each side of the spine that control motor and sensory signals mostly for the upper back, chest, and abdomen. https://t.co/rVy37EQ9aq

[Spine-health @SpineHealth]

Chronic pain can be a lonely experience. Share this open letter with friends and family to let them know what you're going through. https://t.co/XRfGT7oZaX

[Spine-health @SpineHealth]

Artificial disc devices currently approved by the FDA replace all parts of a natural disc. https://t.co/us7exZ6Tub

[Jason M. Cuéllar, MD, PhD @cuellarspine]

Are you drinking enough water to keep your joints healthy? Each person needs to consume enough water to keep their body hydrated, the amount varies depending on your height and weight.

[Jason M. Cuéllar, MD, PhD @cuellarspine]

You can even do these yoga poses at home! Create some space for yourself to invest a few minutes each day. If you attend a yoga class, don’t feel pressured to do everything. Determine your limits to prevent tweaking your back or taking a step back on the road to recovery.

[Jason M. Cuéllar, MD, PhD @cuellarspine]

The pain you are experiencing in your discs could be one of a few things, so what are they and how are they different? Our backs are complex and so are our discs, take a look at the explanations for these 3 #spinaldisc problems:

[Jason M. Cuéllar, MD, PhD @cuellarspine]

If you are going down the road of surgery, then it’s a good idea to get prepared and learn everything you can about your injury and the procedure. Having spine surgery is a big decision and knowing everything you can about the injury, treatment and recovery is important.

[Jason M. Cuéllar, MD, PhD @cuellarspine]

Have you heard of the sitting disease? If you work in an office or sit at a desk all day, it is possible that you are experiencing side effects from sitting too much. Learn more about how to prevent the negatives of sitting: https://t.co/JlzIcs6Vtg

[Jason M. Cuéllar, MD, PhD @cuellarspine]

In addition to upper back pain, if you are experiencing additional symptoms like a fever, pain in your chest or unusual fatigue, you should not continue to ignore these side effects.

[Jason M. Cuéllar, MD, PhD @cuellarspine]

Preparing for an #A2M injection? The procedure itself can usually be done in the office and can take around an hour or less. Generally, patients often feel improvement in mobility the same day.

[Jason M. Cuéllar, MD, PhD @cuellarspine]

If you are experiencing any form of back pain, you should be doing everything you can to prevent or manage it. Take a look at your shoes, certain types of shoes can make your pain worse and make daily activities even more difficult.