The Link Between Dehydration and Back Pain | Dr. Yash Mehta on Fox5 DC

Hydration is fuel for your spine, and in this summer heat, you don’t want to run on empty.

Dr. Yash Mehta, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at VSI, joined Fox5 DC to explain the connection between dehydration and back pain. Dr. Mehta breaks down the science behind dehydration and just how it can lead to back pain, stiffness, and even further back injuries, especially during a heatwave.

💧Keep watching to learn:
Why hydration is so important for the discs in our spine
How high temperatures in the summer can increase your risk for back pain
What drinks to avoid when you're active in the hot weather
What to drink instead -- is it better to drink Water vs. Electrolytes?

💡For more information and tips to prevent dehydration in the heat, visit vsispine.com
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👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Mehta:
Dr. Yash Mehta is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and received his medical degree at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. With 13 years of education, training, research, and medical experience, he completed residency at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and an interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, which ranks Top 5 in the nation. Dr. Mehta speaks fluent English, Gujarati, Hindi, and conversational Spanish. His expertise in holistic medicine has earned him features in Fox5 and ABC7.

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