In osteoarthritis of the spine, also known as degenerative arthritis, the protective cartilage that protects the tops of your bones wears out because of daily wear and tear, aging, injury or misuse. As a result, your vertebrae start to rub together or press on a nearby spinal nerve. This can result in significant amounts of … Read More
Spondylolisthesis is a common condition of the lower back. It occurs when a lumbar vertebra (one of the bones that makes up the spine) slips over a vertebra beneath it, ending up on top of the lower vertebra. Spondylolisthesis can occur at any age. Some blame its occurrence in children on participation in sports like gymnas … Read More
A sciatica cushion is a good way to relieve sciatica pain. The term sciatica refers to the inflammation and/or aggravation of the sciatic nerve, which is a nerve that runs or extends from the base of your spine, and goes all the way down your leg. The goal of a sciatica cushion or any cushion for back pain is to reduce or al … Read More
Sciatica pain is occurs due to the compression of the sciatica nerve. As the longest nerve in the human body, the sciatic nerve runs from the lower back all the way down the leg. This is why sciatica pain is so pervasive, and why it can affect mobility when performing daily activities such as walking or twisting or bending. … Read More
There are countless herniated disc treatments available today. Herniated disc treatments range from natural treatments, non-invasive treatments and invasive surgeries. More often than not herniated discs can cause intense maybe even incapacitating neck pain, back pain, and sciatica. Research does show that herniated discs, s … Read More
Age can bring about a condition known as stenosis of the spine, where your neck or lower back become narrowed, occasionally putting pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. Sometimes the pressure will result in pain or numbness in legs, back, neck and shoulders, depending on which nerves are affected. It can cause a loss of co … Read More
If you're experiencing back pain, spine exercises can help relieve your pain by a surprising amount. Strengthening your spine and core will help support your body from within, and prevent future injuries. It will also help increase blood flow to the area and speed the healing process. Here are a few exercises you might try … Read More
Sciatica is caused by compression or irritation of one or both of the large sciatic nerves in the back of the legs. Symptoms include pain, which can sometimes be severe, along with tingling and difficulty in moving or controlling the affected leg. Sufferers may also experience numbness or muscular weakness that originates in … Read More
The symptoms of sciatica can be difficult to put into words for many sufferers because the sensations are unknown and pain is the most distinct symptom of all. Another reason for the difficulty in identifying symptoms is that not all sciatica sufferers experience the same symptoms, so an accurate self-diagnosis is not easy. … Read More
Sciatica is a fairly common problem that plagues many people at one point or another in their lifetime. It happens when the sciatic nerve becomes compressed because something (like a spinal disc) has been pushed out of place, or a muscle has become severely swollen and is crowding the sciatic nerve. Sciatica symptoms includ … Read More