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Lower back pain that is caused by muscle strains or other soft tissue injuries usually resolves within two to three days. If the pain continues for more than two weeks, the patient might want to see a spine specialist. This would allow them to be given a time frame. Herniated Disc A herniated disc refers to a condition in which the disc bulges or ruptures and places pressure around a nerve. This condition is easily aggravated by running repetitively. Symptoms may then progress to sciatica. An athlete should seek immediate treatment from a spine specialist if they experience any of

A herniated or ruptured disc is an injury to the cushion-like cartilage (the disc) between the bones. The disc’s gelatin-like core leaks. A herniated disc is sometimes mistakenly called a “slipped disc”. This can occur due to sudden trauma or prolonged pressure on the spine. The majority of people affected by this condition are aged between 30 and 50. This is twice the likelihood for men to be diagnosed. Herniated discs can also be caused by repetitive lifting, overweight, obesity, smoking, poor posture, and weight-bearing sport participation. Physical therapy is the best treatment for most herniated discs. They don’t usually

How to Obtain Workers’ Compensation for a Herniated Disc What is Herniated Disc and How Does It Work? If one of your discs (discs)slips between your vertebrae, it is possible for a herniated disc to occur. In certain cases, this injury may be called a slipped disc or ruptured disc. You can identify a herniated disc by: Tingling in the back or arms. Weakness in the arms or legs Pain in the legs or arms Understanding Herniated Disc You are likely to be familiarized with the anatomy of our bodies. The spine is made up of many bones. The spinal

Treatments for conditions that affect the L5-S1 spine motion segment are often nonsurgical. Surgery may be required if lower back or leg symptoms persist or become worse despite nonsurgical treatments. What is L5 S1 Fusion Surgery and how can it help you? Spinal fusion refers to major surgery in which one or more of the spinal bones (vertebrae), are fused using screws, bolts and/or plates. The hardware can either be located in the anterior (posterior), or posterior (posterior). Often, the disc between spinal bones is removed and replaced with bone. L5 Fusion is the level of surgery. Five spinal bones

Herniated discs occur when the softened core of a spinal disc pushes against a crack within its casing. This disorder affects over 3 million Americans annually and can be quite severe. It can be difficult to obtain disability benefits due to this variance, especially when applying for the first time. You should be cautious if you have been denied a herniated disc disability application. Continue reading to learn more about why your case was denied, and how you can start the next phase of the process. Causes for Herniated Disc Denial Blue Book doesn’t mention herniated discs by name. They

A herniated spinal injury is an injury to your spine (backbone). There are several vertebrae that run from the base of your skull to your tailbone. There are also discs. These are small cushions that sit between the vertebrae. These discs act as a cushion between your bones. These discs allow you to move and bend freely. A herniated disc is a ruptured or leaking disc. Are herniated discs common? Up to 2% of people are affected by a herniated disc each year. Herniated discs can lead to neck, arm, back, leg, or sciatica pain. Anywhere along the spine can

A majority of people who have a slipped disc in their lower back (lumbar region) will be offered conservative treatment. This is not surgery. This includes relaxation, position, painkillers or other local anesthetics as well manual and physical therapies. While some slipped discs cause no symptoms, others can lead to severe back problems. A slipped disc in the lower back (lumbar) can cause sciatic nerve pressure and pain that radiates down the leg. A majority of people heal from a slipped disc within six weeks. You have a few options to relieve your pain and increase mobility. Initial Pain Control

Dr. Kevin Pauza Maybe it’s from all the farm work or sports I played as a child, but I have severe spinal stenosis. I’ve seen many patients who underwent spine surgery for their spinal stenosis and are paralyzed from that surgery. Their surgeries included: discectomy, laminectomy, and disc replacement. Today I saw another such patient, and so I’m writing this. Spine Surgeons wrongly led each patient into believing that delaying spine surgery increased their risk of paralysis from an even a minor fall, or would worsen their symptoms of weakness or pain. That’s false on all accounts. I studied that

What is a Herniated Disc? A herniated disc is an injury to the spine. The discs absorb any impact and prevent injury to the spine’s bones. These cushions are similar to the cushion on the spine. The spinal disc is made up of both an outer (called the annulus) and an inner (called the nucleus). A herniated disc is one where the nucleus bulges out of the annulus. Herniated discs can form anywhere along the spine. The location of the bulging discs will affect how severe the symptoms are. If the disc is damaged from a nearby nerve, it can

For pain relief from a herniated or bulging disc, acupuncture, massage, and Acupressure are all options. These treatments should always be discussed with a practitioner in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This title might seem confusing. While complementary medicine and alternative medicine follow similar principles, they differ in the fact that complementary treatments can be used alongside traditional medicine. Traditional acupuncturists use very thin needles to insert in specific points on your meridians. This is done to open up Chi channels, also known as meridians. Other methods may offer more comfort and less pain. These are some options to help