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  Sex is an important part of life! Back pain during sex, particularly lower back pain, can be excruciating, and some people have such a difficult time with their pain that enjoyment of sex seems impossible. The good news is that there are multiple solutions! Back pain should not mean “NO SEX AT ALL”; it may instead simply requireRead more

Dr. Kornel talks to News 12 about concussions.

I not only have my own resolutions for 2011, but I’ve come up with some we can all work toward. Here goes:

“The most wonderful time of the year” sadly also is a time when thousands of people end up in the emergency room for injuries suffered during holiday decorating. So, what’s the safest way to use a ladder to put up your holiday displays? Here are four tips from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:

Poor Santa! So many presents; so little time. And that sack, and those trees! They weigh a ton. What does that mean for Santa and his millions of helpers? Back strain, pulled ligaments, dislocated discs. Yes, for many people, the holiday season can be a real pain. According to Dr. Kornel, it’s important to protectRead more

During one of my recent radio shows, a caller phoned in to say that he was hugely frustrated because an insurance company turned down the MRI prescribed by his doctor. The man was suffering from debilitating pain radiating down his leg, as well as numbness and he could not walk properly. The pain was soRead more

Dr. Kornel is not only a leading neurosurgeon, but also an accomplished artist, poet, and violinist.  Over the years, he’s found room for the arts, and in an interview with The Journal News, he explains the role these activities play in his life and medical practice. “Unless you incorporate both sides of your brain, youRead more

Thousands of runners will participate in the New York City Marathon on November 7 and many more will be inspired to start running and get into shape. But whether you are training for the marathon or just running for pleasure, it’s important to avoid getting hurt. Dr. Kornel, who happens to be a NYC MarathonRead more

We devoted Sunday’s show to helping you select the right surgeon to best suit your needs.  We’ve compiled the list of the 12 most important questions to ask when searching for a great surgeon.

Pick up a walnut and shake it.  Do you hear the walnut rattling around in there?  Now imagine putting a small moist muffin in there and shake that around.  Though you may not hear it rattle, when you open it up you will probably see the muffin beginning to crumble. Well, that’s what it’s sortRead more