David G. Borenstein, MD
Radio host, rheumatologist, author and advocate
1-2 minute quick reads for healthier living!
Back pain is a symptom or complaint associated with over 60 different illnesses. Most of these illnesses are treated with nonsurgical therapy. Rheumatologists are expert in nonsurgical therapy for the spine. The vast majority of back pain is caused by mechanical problems. Mechanical problems come about...
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Summer time vacations are almost over. Labor Day has come and gone and people will be traveling to New York for the Fall and Winter seasons. A few travelers will find New York warm. Most visitors will find the weather cooler. They will be going from short sleeves to long sleeves and sweaters. A major...
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Before I leave the registration desk when I check into my hotel, I always ask about the exercise room. Almost every hotel has one, but it helps to know where it is because sometimes they may almost be hidden. It is not because they are hiding the room from the guests, but it is the only place they can put it...
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Clinical Professor of Medicine
The George Washington University Medical Center
Partner, Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates
Washington, DC
Dr. Borenstein received his undergraduate degree at Columbia University and his medical school, internal medicine, and rheumatology training at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He joined the rheumatology faculty at the George Washington University Medical Center in 1978 and rose to the rank of Professor of Medicine and Professor of Neurological Surgery. He was also the Director of the Spine Center for 6 years. In 1997 he joined Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, the largest rheumatology practice based in Maryland and Washington, DC.
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