sciatica

The term Spondylosis is used by doctors to describe a general deterioration of the spine. Thoracic Spondylosis is a deterioration of the middle part of the spinal column. This condition does not happen as often as Cervical Spondylosis, which occurs in the neck region of the spine, or as frequently as Lumbar Spondylosis which affects […]

Back pain is discomfort that occurs in your back; anywhere from the back of your shoulders and neck down to the top of the hips. It is one of the most frequent types of physical pain. Up to 80% of all people will report having back pain at some time over the course of their […]

What is Piriformis Syndrome? Pain in the lower portion of the back that moves into the buttock and then radiates down the back of the thigh and into the leg is known as Sciatica, and it is sometimes caused by Piriformis Syndrome. This is one of the most common causes of Sciatica, and it is […]

The definition of Injury, as defined by most medical dictionaries, are damages to a person’s body caused by external forces. These external forces can vary from falls, hits, accidents, weapons, as well as other causes. Serious injuries can provide major trauma to a person’s body that can cause prolonged disability and even death. Recent Statistics […]

Herniated disk surgery is performed to alleviate and correct pinched nerves or tissues of the spine. Most of the time, people who have bulging or herniated discs don’t require herniated disc surgery. If you have been using conservative treatments like heat or ice, anti-inflammatory medications, and physical therapy for more than six weeks and are […]

Cervical Spondylosis is a broad term for the wear and tear changes that affect the vertebral or spinal discs in the neck due to aging. Over time, these discs begin to shrink and become dry, and signs of osteoarthritis, such as bone spurs, begin to develop. Cervical Spondylosis occurs very frequently. Over 90% of people […]

Lumbago or Low back pain is a common term used to describe stiffness and pain in the lumbar or lower portion of the back. Sometimes people refer to this area as the “small” of the back. Sometimes when Lumbago occurs, pain that radiates into the buttocks or legs is present as well. Simple changes in […]

Lumbar Radiculopathy is a condition that occurs when one of the nerves in the lumbar region of the spine, which is located in your lower back, has been pinched. Lumbar Radiculopathy (regularly known as Sciatica) alludes to manifestations of pain, tingling sensations or numbness from the lower back and into the leg or perhaps down […]

Degenerative disc disease or degenerative disc disorder, sometimes called DDD, occurs when one or more of the discs that lie between the vertebrae of the spine begin to dehydrate, shrink or compress. The condition mostly occurs in the cervical spine or lumbar spine. It can be very painful and can have a tremendous impact on […]

What is low back pain? Low back pain is discomfort in the lumbar or lower portion of the back. It can be related to problems with the lumbar spine, the intervertebral discs that are located between the vertebrae, the spinal cord or nerves, the muscles or ligaments of the spine, the internal organs of the […]