If you think that you might be experiencing the symptoms of a slipped disc, it is important that you visit a doctor to diagnose the origin of the problem and to learn about the numerous treatment options that are available to you. In most cases, discomfort stemming from a problem with an intervertebral disc can […]

If you’re like most Americans, you’ve dealt with some form of neck or back pain at one time or another and you know that even the slightest discomfort can ruin your day. While the specific cause of your neck or back pain most likely remains a mystery, you probably chalk up your discomfort to sleeping […]

A slipped disc is a colloquial term that is often used to describe pain and other symptoms that stem from a problem in one of the intervertebral discs. However, it is important to understand that this term is nothing more than a misnomer that gives a false sense of what the problem actually is within […]

Having a basic understanding of the most common sciatica causes is a good way to help try and minimize the likelihood that you’ll ever have to deal with the condition. However, before we can get into a frank discussion about the causes and risk factors associated with this irksome condition, it is first important to […]

To understand common sciatica symptoms requires a better understanding of what sciatica is. This is because while the term “sciatica” is often spoken of as if it is a condition in and of itself, this isn’t entirely accurate. Instead, sciatica technically refers to the symptoms that arise as a result of the compression of the […]

When it comes to receiving a sciatica diagnosis, it is absolutely essential that you rely on the expertise of a trained spine specialist. While many people may think that they can recognize the basic symptoms of sciatica, such as chronic leg pain, back pain, or a sensation of numbness in the extremities, in reality, these […]

The good news about sciatica treatment is that in all but the most extreme instances, the painful symptoms that arise as a result of the compression of the sciatic nerve can normally be managed with a regimen of conservative, nonsurgical techniques. In most cases, surgery is only warranted when several weeks or months of less […]

There are many factors that go into whether or not you will have a successful recovery from surgery, and your post-op diet actually may be one of the most important lifestyle changes you can make. In the hours directly after surgery, you may not be eating much of anything at all. However, in the days, […]

Back or neck pain is very common, especially for individuals over the age of 50. However, there’s a difference between having the occasional flare-up, and experiencing a serious medical condition. If you’ve had sharp, excruciating pain in your back for more than a day, it’s definitely time to see a doctor. However, if you’ve had […]

If you’re considering back surgery, you may have heard of ambulatory surgery centers that perform minimally invasive, or endoscopic, surgeries. Endoscopic surgery is an operation performed using an endoscope, which is basically a small camera that is attaches to the end of a tube. During an endoscopic procedure, a doctor makes a small incision near […]