by Mamak Shakib | Feb 15, 2022 | Blog
One of the most common complaints that bring patients to doctors’ offices is lower back pain. Of course, it comes with no surprise since most people, at least in the US, live sedentary lifestyles. Even those who exercise after work or on the weekends are still sitting...
by Mamak Shakib | Jan 18, 2022 | Blog
With it now being the norm to commute over an hour to work every day, twice a day, it’s no surprise I am seeing more patients coming in complaining of neck pain while driving or lower back pain while driving or both! While driving may not be the root cause of your...
by Mamak Shakib | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog
What is the pelvic floor? Are the pelvic floor and pelvic diaphragm the same thing? What causes weak pelvic floor muscles? Whether the terms pelvic floor and pelvic diaphragm are new to you or you have known issues in this area, this blog will address all your...
by Mamak Shakib | Jan 2, 2021 | Blog
Of the many musculoskeletal conditions we treat, spondylolisthesis is one of them. With over two decades of practice in the Irvine and Orange County area, I have treated my fair share of spondylolisthesis conditions and if you are reading this blog, you or someone you...
by Mamak Shakib | Dec 29, 2020 | Blog
You know you are moving but are you moving functionally? This is the question we should all be asking ourselves. Yes, you can get yourself from point A to B, but were you using the right muscles at the right time? Frankly, we would not have to ask this question if we...
