With only 5% of back pain sufferers having sciatic nerve symptoms it is one of the rarest lower back problems. Sciatica, known as the symptoms patients' experience, is an inflammation of the sciatic nerve. This is the largest nerve in the body running from the base of the spinal cord to the feet. A primary cause of sciatica … Read More
Pinched Nerves Signs and Symptoms
A pinched nerve occurs when a nerve has been damaged in some way either by direct pressure or a compression of the nerve. This injury causes the nerve to become unable to function normally. Such injuries are caused in many ways depending on the location of the nerve, since nerves are distributed throughout the entire body. P … Read More
Pinched Nerves and Dizziness
A "pinched nerve", otherwise known as a "compressed nerve," is a nerve that pressure is being applied to - pressure that affects the function of the nerve. This pressure can be caused by surrounding muscles, tendons, or even bone. Since nerves transmit sensory information, as well as signal muscles to move, the symptoms of … Read More
Pinched Nerve Therapy
When any of your nerves is damaged this is referred to as having a pinched nerve. If an exorbitant amount of pressure from objects surrounding the nerve is forced onto the nerve, this can be harmful. Nerves are very sensitive to pressure and can only stand a limited amount. Pinched nerves can happen in any part of the body b … Read More
Magnetic Therapy for Sciatica
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. It is located from the lower back to the legs. At the lower back, the sciatic nerve is connected to root nerves stemming from the spinal column. When there is irritation of the nerve roots that are connected to the sciatic nerve, this can cause pain to radiate to the arms a … Read More
Lumbar Laminectomy
A lumbar laminectomy is a minimally invasive surgery that is designed to relieve moderate to severe low back pain that has not been helped by other less drastic medical methods. This procedure is typically elective and involves the surgical removal of a segment of the spine (known as the lamina) which is located on the dorsa … Read More
Osteophytes – Bone Spurs
The most precious gift that any individual can have is the gift of good health. Your health is very important because it can influence your activities, goals and plans. A part of being healthy is being knowledgeable about the different ailments and diseases that can affect your back. Back pain is something that millions of p … Read More
Lumbar Herniated Disc
A lumbar herniated disc can be very painful and difficult to deal with, but don't despair. There are many things you can do to relieve your back pain. A lumbar herniated disc happens when the discs that help cushion your spinal column from sudden impacts, and allow your spine to be flexible become displaced. When this happe … Read More
Orthopedic Seat Cushions
Orthopedic seat cushions are one of the easiest and most affordable ways to help relieve back pain and keep it away. An orthopedic seat cushion can help you maintain better posture, and support your lower back to help keep your upper body in alignment for a healthier back. Poor posture is one of the main causes of back pain … Read More
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Lumbar disc hernation is painful and debilitating. It happens when one of the discs meant to cushion your spinal column becomes displaced, making it difficult and painful to move, as well as putting pressure on nearby nerves – which can cause a tingling sensation or numbness in your lower extremities. In fact, sciatica – or … Read More