Lumbar disc disease is actually fairly common. In fact, spinal disc degeneration is the norm and to be expected as a result of the ageing process. Lumbar disc disease specifically refers to discs in the lower back. As you age, the discs in your spinal column become worn out and more susceptible to damage. This results in a … Read More
Neuromuscular Diseases and Scoliosis In Adults
Neuromuscular Diseases Affect Respiratory Muscle Strength Independently of Scoliosis In Adults Researchers Suggest Studies from research show that multiple individuals with neuromuscular disorders had reduced respiratory muscle strength and pulmonary function versus a healthy control group based on a new study which was als … Read More
Nerves Affected by S1 Herniated Disc
When a disc begins to degenerate, it may also become herniated. When a disc is herniated, the inner part of its core leaks out. This will, in turn, create a weakened spot in the disc's outer core. The weak spot is normally right below the spinal nerve root. The herniated disc applies pressure onto the nerve. This pressure ca … Read More
Nerve Compression from a Herniated Disc
Your spinal column protects your spinal cord, while large nerves branch out and leave your spinal column between each vertebra. Your spinal vertebrae are separated by spinal discs which are filled with a soft, gelatinous substance, cushioning the spinal column and allow it to move freely and flexibly. Strenuous physical act … Read More
Inversion Tables For Sciatica
Inversion tables for sciatica can be very helpful when it comes to relieving pain, particularly if your sciatica is due to a herniated or slipped disc. Sciatica is a condition defined as compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. This can happen as a result of a herniated disc or an injury that causes swelling in the ar … Read More
Inversion Table Benefits
There are many benefits to using an inversion table. In this article we will discuss how this ancient technique has helped so many people find lasting relief from back pain. Right now, while you are reading this you are probably at least slightly hunched over, with your head tilted forward. Freeze for just a second and th … Read More
Inversion Gravity Machine
An inversion gravity machine is something that offers relief from pressure on a patient's spine, by "hanging" them upside down. They are supported by their ankles and drawn downward by gravity and body weight. The nature of the hanging aspect of the therapy means the spine becomes less compressed, easing pressure on discs, a … Read More
How To Treat Sciatica
One common complaint at doctor's offices is how to treat sciatica. It is a common medical condition that exists. This condition occurs most often among men and women age 30-50. Although a specific injury can cause this condition, it can also occur as a result of general wear and tear on the spine. This condition can be quite … Read More
How To Cure Sciatica
Sciatica is a group of symptoms caused by pressure or inflammation on the root nerves feeding the sciatic nerve, or on the nerve itself. The pain it causes is acute, sharp, and shooting from the lower or middle back down the buttocks into the legs and toes. If this is the kind of pain you have, you have sciatica, an entirely … Read More
How Long Will My Sciatica Symptoms Last?
Have you experienced a prickly sensation down your lower back and leg? Do you often feel pain or numbness down your leg and have no idea what the root cause is? These feelings could indicate you suffer from sciatica, which is not really a medical problem so much as a grouping of symptoms related to pressure on the sciatic ne … Read More