Spine
January 31, 2022
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Foraminotomy (Foraminectomy)
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The words Foraminotomy and Foraminectomy are two words that can be used to explain the same kind of surgical procedure. The foreman is the tunnel or passage between each of the spinal vertebrae through which the nerve roots leave the spinal canal on their way to a particular organ or tissue in the body. If […]
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January 31, 2022
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Scoliosis Surgery
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Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves in a sideways direction. Some curving of the spine is normal, but if the curves are too exaggerated, the condition can cause pain and other complications. Scoliosis usually occurs near the time of puberty, when a child is growing rapidly. It can be caused by other […]
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January 31, 2022
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Low Back Pain Treatment
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If you suffer from low back pain, you’re not alone. More than three-quarters of all adults have pain in their lower back at some time over the course of their life and it’s the most frequent cause of disability related to employment. Low back pain is also a significant factor in time missed from work. Low […]
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January 31, 2022
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Spinal Stenosis Treatment, Medications and Surgery
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Spinal stenosis is a condition that happens when the spaces in your backbone (vertebrae) become narrowed. When this occurs, your spinal cord and its nerves can get pinched. More than 50% of the time, spinal stenosis affects the lumbar spine, the lower part of the back. Narrowing of the spine that goes along with this […]
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January 31, 2022
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Herniated Disc Treatment, Medications, and Surgery
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Herniated Disc Symptoms Symptoms of herniated disc include: Weakness or numbness in legs and arms Back pain Loss of bowel and bladder control Herniated Disc Diagnosis A doctor or chiropractor may diagnose a herniated disc. Using tests and scans, they can pinpoint the source of the problem and prescribe treatment. Some diagnosis methods include: MRI […]
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January 31, 2022
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Fitness
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What is Back Pain? One of the most commonly held beliefs that are sometimes harmful is that when a person is experiencing back pain, they should avoid exercising. It is easy to understand that many people are afraid that stretching or exercising will worsen their back pain. But this belief may lead them to depend […]
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Spinal Fusion Surgery
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January 31, 2022
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Spinal fusion surgery is performed to permanently join two or more bones of the spine. This eliminates movement between them. Spinal fusion surgery uses techniques that are designed to mimic the same process broken bones go through as they heal. Bone or material like a bone is placed in the space between two vertebrae. Instrumentation, which […]
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January 31, 2022
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Sciatica: Treatment, Medications and Surgery
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Sometimes specialists that provide treatment for sciatica define sciatica as pain in the gluteal and lower area of the back. The pain travels into one or both legs, moving from the thigh into the calf, and then into the ankle and the foot. Other doctors sometimes define “genuine sciatica” as pain that radiates below the […]
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Kyphosis Exercises
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January 31, 2022
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Prone Extension Starting Position: Lying face down on the floor. Both arms are down by your side, palms up; feet together. Slowly raise your chest off the floor as far as you can, but don’t hyper-extend your back Squeeze your shoulder blades together Lift both arms and rotate them in an external direction, making sure to […]
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Inversion Treatment of Low Back Pain
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January 31, 2022
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Low back pain, sometimes abbreviated LBP is one of the most common reasons why patients seek the care of their physician. The common cold is the only thing that bothers people more. Low back pain can be caused by heavy lifting, frequent bending, poor posture or any number of other conditions. If you have ever […]
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