back pain

A herniated disc occurs when the nucleus pulposus, which is the gel-like inner substance of an intervertebral disc, breaks through the annulus fibrosus, which is the tough, outer rim of the tire-like structure. Pain is the most common symptom. However, nerve compression and inflammation can cause other symptoms including numbness, tingling and/or weakness in the extremities […]

Lordosis of the spine pertains to an individual’s characteristic lordotic bend, which is ordinary. However, in the event that an individual’s bend curves too far inside, it’s called lordosis, or swayback. Lordosis of the spine can influence the lower back and neck. This can prompt an abundance of pressure on the spine, causing pain and […]

What stretches and exercises are the best treatment for sciatica? One of the last things you feel like doing when you’re experiencing sciatic pain is getting up on your feet and doing sciatica stretches. Stretching those muscles sounds unappealing, but a gentle movement is actually one of the best things to do to help you […]

Herniated Disc Diet: Food You Should Eat and Food You Should Avoid What is a Herniated Disc? Back pain is a condition that most people will have to go through at one point or time in their lives. In the US alone, about 31 million people suffer from the condition, specifically in their lower backs, […]

Activities that are low-impact are good pinched nerve treatment. These allow the pinched nerve to rest while increasing blood flow to heal helping occur. They also help improve muscle tone which may help prevent further injuries. Low-impact pinched nerve treatment exercises may include: Walking or swimming: These activities move the muscles with minimal joint stress. Since […]

Lateral lumbar fusion is a surgical procedure which is performed due to leg and back pain. The goal of the procedure is to remove pressure from the spinal canal by fusing together the vertebrae which lie above and below the damaged disc. Patients who have spinal stenosis or degenerative curvature of the spine with pain […]

An injection is a way of getting medicine or other fluids into the body by a method other than the digestive system. In the United States injections into the subcutaneous layer of skin or the muscle are often called “shots” and in UK English they are often referred to as “jabs.”  The medication or other […]

How bone graft is used for In Situ spinal fusion Bone graft is used to correct issues with bones and joints, the surgery is also referred to as bone tissue transplant. Bone grafting is essential especially to create stability in cases such as knee transplants for example which helps to allow the bone to grow around […]

What is Spinal Decompression Surgery? Spinal decompression surgery is a broad term that includes several different procedures used to relieve the signs and symptoms caused by compression or pressure on the nerve roots or spinal cord. Bony growths, bulging discs, loosened ligaments or thickened joints can cause narrowing of the spinal canal and narrow the foramen, […]

This section will provide you a brief overview of tests frequently ordered by physicians to help them in diagnosing conditions related to the spine. The goal of diagnostic testing is to help identify the nature of your condition or injury to your doctor can plan the appropriate treatment and you can receive the best possible […]