Disc Herniation During Pregnancy

Low back pain is a common problem for half of pregnant women. True disc herniation may not occur, but most patients can recover with minimal surgery. Herniated disks can be extremely painful. Herniated disks can become more severe during pregnancy. Pregnant women are more likely to experience this condition due to the increased pressure on their spines and the weight gain. Sometimes, a herniated spine will not cause symptoms in pregnant women. A herniated disc may cause severe pain during pregnancy. The pain could get worse as the baby gets older. Introduction LBP is very common among pregnant women, with

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Disc Herniation Causes Hip Pain

Hip pain is often a problem that people seek out help from their doctor. Sometimes people attempt to heal it. People are convinced that there is something wrong with the hip, and so they begin to seek treatment. One thing is certain, hip pain does not always appear as it should. Hip pain may be due to a problem within the hip joint. Hip pain can also be caused due to a problem with the hip joint itself or soft tissue issues around the area. The first step in restoring your active lifestyle and activities is to obtain a correct

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Lumbar Herniated Disc with Sciatica

What is a lumbar herniated disc (LHD)? When a disc moves out or bulges, or if it is ruptured or “slipped”, it can cause a herniated or “slipped” disc. This puts pressure on nearby nerves or root nerves. This type is quite common. This can be caused by repetitive movements, improper lifting, obesity, high-impact injury, or simply aging. As we age, our chances of suffering disc injuries increase. The discs can dry out, become cracked or torn and begin to degenerate. A person may also be more susceptible to disc degeneration and herniated discs due to certain genetic factors. What

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Can A Chiropractor Repair A Herniated Spine?

Definition of a “herniated disc” According to Mayo Clinic a herniated Disc is when the inner nucleus, which is the softest part of the disc, pushes through the crack in an outer annulus. A ruptured nerve can lead to symptoms. The spine-related problem can be very painful and cause numbness or weakness.  Many sufferers seek out a chiropractor to help them. Sometimes, a herniated disc is also known as a ruptured disc or slip disc. What is a “Slipped disc”? Is it the exact same thing as a Herniated Disc? There is an intervertebral Disc between each vertebrae with the

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What is an Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI)?

An injection with steroids is a combination of a corticosteroid (such as triamcinolone/methyl-prednisolone), and an anesthetic (such as lidocaine) or buprevaine. The drugs are injected in the epidural zone of the spine. This is the area between bony vertebrae. Corticosteroid injections are very effective for relieving inflammation. They can also be administered directly at the pain area. The injection will not shrink the herniated disc. It only affects the spinal nerves by removing the swelling proteins. It can provide pain relief that lasts for many days or even several years. Who are the potential candidates? ESI could be beneficial for

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Disc Herniation During Pregnancy

Low back pain is a common problem for half of pregnant women. True disc herniation may not occur, but most patients can recover with minimal surgery. Herniated disks can be extremely painful. Herniated disks can become more severe during pregnancy. Pregnant women are more likely to experience this condition due to the increased pressure on

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Disc Herniation Causes Hip Pain

Hip pain is often a problem that people seek out help from their doctor. Sometimes people attempt to heal it. People are convinced that there is something wrong with the hip, and so they begin to seek treatment. One thing is certain, hip pain does not always appear as it should. Hip pain may be

Read More »

Lumbar Herniated Disc with Sciatica

What is a lumbar herniated disc (LHD)? When a disc moves out or bulges, or if it is ruptured or “slipped”, it can cause a herniated or “slipped” disc. This puts pressure on nearby nerves or root nerves. This type is quite common. This can be caused by repetitive movements, improper lifting, obesity, high-impact injury,

Read More »

Can A Chiropractor Repair A Herniated Spine?

Definition of a “herniated disc” According to Mayo Clinic a herniated Disc is when the inner nucleus, which is the softest part of the disc, pushes through the crack in an outer annulus. A ruptured nerve can lead to symptoms. The spine-related problem can be very painful and cause numbness or weakness.  Many sufferers seek

Read More »

What is an Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI)?

An injection with steroids is a combination of a corticosteroid (such as triamcinolone/methyl-prednisolone), and an anesthetic (such as lidocaine) or buprevaine. The drugs are injected in the epidural zone of the spine. This is the area between bony vertebrae. Corticosteroid injections are very effective for relieving inflammation. They can also be administered directly at the

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