When an individual experiencing nagging neck or back pain, it’s not uncommon for them to question whether they’ll need surgical treatment. The good news is that the vast majority of those who are diagnosed with spinal conditions will not require surgery to find relief from their symptoms of pain and discomfort. The bad news is […]
What is Lumbar Spondylosis? Lumbar spondylosis treatment is sometimes necessary when the anatomical components in the lower spine deteriorate, leading to spinal instability and/or the compression of a spinal nerve. The condition almost always affects individuals who have reached or exceeded middle age, though it is not completely unheard of for younger individuals to suffer […]
What is Degenerative Disc Disease and What are its Symptoms? Though you may have heard of the condition, you might still be wondering, “What is degenerative disc disease?” In short, it’s a spinal condition that is caused by the deterioration of the intervertebral discs, which occurs gradually over time. Intervertebral discs are pad-like structures that […]
A Basic Overview Spinal disc herniation occurs when the gelatinous center of an intervertebral disc exits through a crack or tear in the disc’s tough outer shell. This most commonly occurs as a result of degenerative changes that affect the spine as an individual ages. Sudden, severe impact – such as from a sports injury […]
What is a Herniated Disc? Before you delve into information pertaining to back surgery for a herniated disc, it may be helpful to learn a little bit about the condition first. A herniated disc occurs when the inner contents (nucleus pulposus) of an intervertebral disc escape through a crack or tear in the disc’s outer […]
What is Sciatica? Sciatica treatment may be necessary for individuals whose sciatic nerve is being compressed by a misaligned, inflamed, or otherwise damaged component of the spine. The body’s largest nerve, the sciatic branches from the spinal cord in the lower back (lumbar spine) and travels down the leg, finally culminating in the foot. Symptoms […]
One of the frustrating things that one could encounter with breast implants is the formation of ripples. This is the formation of ripples resulting to a wavy look and texture on the surface of your breasts. It has been one of the common problems of those who got saline implants. But this is not to […]
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that affects the knee. Osteoarthritis is a disease of hyaline cartilage, the tough gristle that caps the ends of long bones. Risk factors for the development of osteoarthritis include a strong family history, trauma, or any number of metabolic conditions that predisposes a person to early cartilage […]
Leg cramps can be very painful and can occur in the most inopportune moments-during swimming or running, or even while sleeping at night. Leg cramps are basically the involuntary muscle contractions, usually in the calf area, and often result in immobility and extreme pain. A good majority of all the people in the world experience […]
Do you usually experience nighttime leg cramps? They\’re quite horrible, especially if they happen to you regularly. One way to deal with them is to know what\’s causing them. You can also educate yourself about handy first aid treatments to at least east the pain. Common causes The most common cause of nighttime leg cramps […]
