Pain and Spine Management: John Villanueva, MD

Finishing seeing my last patients on Christmas Eve, but our clinic will be open Dec 28th to 31st to help with your pain during the last days of this unprecedented 2020 Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and warm seasons greetings & please continue to be safe! - Dr. John A. de Gorostiza Villanueva M.D. (Office Ph: 818-669-8895 Website: johnvips.com)

Oftentimes, we aren't conscious of how fast we're eating and this can really have a negative effect on our overall health! Eat more slowly and be conscious of the portions that you are consuming!

Fun fact of the day: Our sweat is composed mostly of water about 99 percent! How much we sweat is unique to each individual; factors like gender and/or age can contribute to a person sweating more or less.

Integrate physical activity and movement into your day today! Whether it is a simple walk or some stretching... move your body today!

Exercising helps your overall cardiovascular health. When it's easier to do your daily activities, you'll have energy left over and not feel so tired when work is done!

If you have allergies, your immune system reacts to a foreign substance (an allergen) as if it were dangerous, even though it is harmless to others. For some people, allergies may just be an annoyance, for others, they are life threatening. Call us today if you are noticing painful symptoms as a result of your allergies!

Listen to patient Dr. Rene’s testimonial on her recent safe pain procedural experience as a patient during the pandemic with Board Certified Pain Physician Dr. John A.G. Villanueva, M.D. If you’re in pain, please call us at 818-669-8895 today!

To live a healthy lifestyle, you need to make healthy drink and food choices, exercise regularly, get quality sleep, stay hydrated, manage stress, think happy thoughts, laugh, quit or stop smoking and get regular medical check-ups. Schedule your next visit today!

Get your check-ups! Visit your doctor regularly for preventive services like cancer and diabetes screenings.

Taking care of yourself during the pandemic involves managing stress and monitoring your health. Get your body moving today!

Good health is more than healthy eating and exercise, it’s about having a healthy lifestyle!

Your knees do a lot of work every day supporting your body and enabling you to carry out all your work and leisure activities, so unsurprisingly, when they’re not working correctly, they can sometimes be a source of considerable pain. John Villanueva, MD, Pain and Spine Management is the bee’s knees at helping people suffering from a variety of painful knee related disorders. Call our Beverly Hills (310) 620-8238 or Burbank office (818) 669-8895 or visit https://www.johnvips.com/services/ for more information or to book!

Struggling with back pain and/ or shoulder pain? Back pain is something very few people are lucky enough to escape altogether, and it can be severely debilitating for some. At John Villanueva, MD, Pain and Spine Management, in Burbank, California, serving the greater Los Angeles area, Dr. Villanueva is a leading pain specialist who provides the most advanced solutions for all forms of back pain. Find out how Dr. Villanueva can help by calling our Beverly Hills (310) 620-8238 or our Burbank office (818) 669-8895 or booking an appointment online at https://www.johnvips.com/services/

Biking, running, walking they’re great ways to look good, feel good and prevent stroke and heart disease!

Get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week, plus muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 days a week.

Have you eaten your blueberries today?

We hope that you have a happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for this year?

Experiencing wrist pain? For pain management and pain relief we offer steroid shots into a joint, tendon, or bursa. This helps alleviate wrist pain, hip pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, and tailbone pain. Find out how Dr. Villanueva can help by calling our Beverly Hills (310) 620-8238 or our Burbank office (818) 669-8895 or booking an appointment online at https://www.johnvips.com/services/

A headache is pain in any region of the head. Headaches may occur on one or both sides of the head, be isolated to a certain location, or radiate across the head from one point. A headache may appear as a sharp pain, a throbbing sensation or a dull ache, they affect everyone differently. Chronic headaches can be a nuisance and interfere with quality of life. Contact John Villanueva, MD, Pain and Spine Management so that we can help you out! Call our Beverly Hills (310) 620-8238 or Burbank office (818) 669-8895 or visit https://www.johnvips.com/services/ for more information or to book!

Seniors and those with heart disease, diabetes or other risk factors are at greater risk from the flu. Schedule your next visit to receive your flu vaccination today!

Have a great day! Don't forget to get your body moving today!

Did you know that only 25% of people have their high blood pressure under control? Call us today to schedule your next visit so that we can help you!

More time at home during the pandemic can be a heart-healthy opportunity! Eating nutritiously, staying active and managing key medical numbers are part of simple steps anyone can take to improve heart health. How are you taking care of your heart?

Seeking pain relief for damaged muscles, bones, and connective tissue?! Give PRP injections a try! Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are an innovative regenerative medical treatment that may provide the lasting pain relief you are looking for. Call our Beverly Hills (310) 620-8238 or Burbank office (818) 669-8895 or visit https://www.johnvips.com/services/ for more information or to book!

Omega-3 fats are crucial and most people don’t get enough. Omega-3 fatty acids are extremely important for the proper functioning of the human body. Some foods you can incorporate into your diet are spinach, eggs, fish and chia seeds!

Did you know epidural injections aren’t just for women in labor? Epidural Injections Help Reduce Inflammation. We offer Cervical & Thoracic Epidural injections. An epidural steroid injection is generally successful in relieving lower back pain for approximately 50% of patients. While the effects of the injection tend to be temporary (one week to one year), an epidural can be very beneficial in providing relief for patients during an episode of severe neck pain, shoulder pain, and back pain and allows patients to progress in their rehabilitation. Find out how Dr. Villanueva can help by calling our Beverly Hills (310) 620-8238 or our Burbank office (818) 669-8895 or booking an appointment online at https://www.johnvips.com/services/

We offer you solutions, help, and guidance on all things related to your health. Give us a call today to learn more or book your appointment!

Wearing a mask in public settings helps protect you, people around you, and your loved ones. Give us a call today for answers on any health questions you may have!

Are you or a loved one experiencing neck pains? As many as 70% of Americans will have neck pain at some point during their lives. If you have neck pain that limits your mobility or disrupts your quality of life, contact John Villanueva, MD, Pain and Spine Management so that we can help you out! Call our Beverly Hills (310) 620-8238 or Burbank office (818) 669-8895 or visit https://www.johnvips.com/services/ for more information or to book!

The human hand, including the wrist, contains a total of 54 bones! That means over 26% of all our bones are located in our hands!

October 12 is World Arthritis Day, unifying people of all ages, races, and genders to raise awareness of rheumatic, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases. Arthritis is not a single disease but a collection of more than 100 different conditions that affect the joints tissues around the joints and other connective tissues. If you are having pain from arthritis, please call us (818)669-8895 to make an appointment to see Dr. John Villanueva, M.D. for a treatment plan to control pain, minimize joint damage, and improve and maintain function and quality of life.

Do you know how much water you should be drinking every day?