chronic lower back pain icd 10

Chronic Lower Back Pain ICD 10: Everything You Should Know

Many patients learn about chronic lower back pain ICD 10 due to the prevalence of chronic back pain among US adults. Chronic lower back pain is actually one of the most common causes of disability in adults younger than 45 years old. This is a condition that is incredibly common but can have very devastating effects on a person’s quality of life. Back pain also keeps many adults from working, as it’s one of the most common reasons cited for missing work. In fact, as many as 10-20% of working-age US adults report living with persistent back pain. A 2015

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herniated disc surgery

Herniated Disc Surgery: What You Should Know

Herniated discs don’t always cause pain. In fact, some people develop herniated discs and never feel any painful symptoms as a result of them. This is because most herniated disc pain is not caused by physical pressure of the herniated disc on nerves. Unfortunately, herniated disc surgery is designed to release this pressure rather than treat the true cause of pain, making it ineffective for treating most herniated disc cases. Keep reading to learn more about what really causes herniated disc pain and what makes common surgical procedures unsuccessful for most patients. The Basics of a Herniated Disc What is

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annular tear vs herniated disc

Annular Tear vs Herniated Disc: Are These Conditions Connected?

Let’s discuss the difference between an annular tear vs herniated disc. Is there actually a difference between these two conditions? Considering that they’re both spinal disc issues, are they connected in some way? Are there differences in how they need to be treated? Dr. Kevin Pauza believes that the first step to getting the help you need for back or neck pain is to truly understand the root cause of it. That’s why in this article, we’ll be answering all of these questions and more to ensure you’re fully informed about annular tears and herniated discs. What are Annular Tears?

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treatment for herniated discs

Discectomy – Is There a Better Treatment for Herniated Discs?

Discectomy is one of the most common forms of treatment for herniated discs. However, as with other forms of spine surgery, there are many risk factors involved in discectomy. In addition to this, patients must consider the success rates, recovery time, and the long-term effects of discectomy. What is a Discectomy? A discectomy is a procedure performed as a treatment for herniated discs. Other names for disc herniation include a slipped disc, bulging disc, or prolapsed disc, but these terms are inaccurate and are not interchangeable with disc herniation. Most of the time, herniated discs don’t cause symptoms. In reality,

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Back pain caused by backpacks

Avoiding Back Pain Caused by Backpacks

Backpacks are an incredibly convenient way for both children and adults to carry the things they need throughout every day. Unfortunately, carrying all these items, while convenient, can place increased stress on your spine, especially if you’re carrying too much and not maintaining proper posture while wearing your backpack. This added stress, especially when placed upon the spine repetitively, can damage your spinal discs, leading to back pain, among other issues.

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Explaining Annular Tears

Spine surgeons finally understand the importance of annular tears, because annular tears cause most disc problems. Annular tears are often the root of spine pain for many patients, and that’s why researchers worldwide feverishly seek to repair annular tears.

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chronic lower back pain icd 10

Chronic Lower Back Pain ICD 10: Everything You Should Know

Many patients learn about chronic lower back pain ICD 10 due to the prevalence of chronic back pain among US adults. Chronic lower back pain is actually one of the most common causes of disability in adults younger than 45 years old. This is a condition that is incredibly common but can have very devastating

Read More »
herniated disc surgery

Herniated Disc Surgery: What You Should Know

Herniated discs don’t always cause pain. In fact, some people develop herniated discs and never feel any painful symptoms as a result of them. This is because most herniated disc pain is not caused by physical pressure of the herniated disc on nerves. Unfortunately, herniated disc surgery is designed to release this pressure rather than

Read More »
annular tear vs herniated disc

Annular Tear vs Herniated Disc: Are These Conditions Connected?

Let’s discuss the difference between an annular tear vs herniated disc. Is there actually a difference between these two conditions? Considering that they’re both spinal disc issues, are they connected in some way? Are there differences in how they need to be treated? Dr. Kevin Pauza believes that the first step to getting the help

Read More »
treatment for herniated discs

Discectomy – Is There a Better Treatment for Herniated Discs?

Discectomy is one of the most common forms of treatment for herniated discs. However, as with other forms of spine surgery, there are many risk factors involved in discectomy. In addition to this, patients must consider the success rates, recovery time, and the long-term effects of discectomy. What is a Discectomy? A discectomy is a

Read More »
Back pain caused by backpacks

Avoiding Back Pain Caused by Backpacks

Backpacks are an incredibly convenient way for both children and adults to carry the things they need throughout every day. Unfortunately, carrying all these items, while convenient, can place increased stress on your spine, especially if you’re carrying too much and not maintaining proper posture while wearing your backpack. This added stress, especially when placed upon the spine repetitively, can damage your spinal discs, leading to back pain, among other issues.

Read More »

Explaining Annular Tears

Spine surgeons finally understand the importance of annular tears, because annular tears cause most disc problems. Annular tears are often the root of spine pain for many patients, and that’s why researchers worldwide feverishly seek to repair annular tears.

Read More »
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