There are a variety of hip-pain causes, including arthritis, injuries and troubles with your hip socket. Almost anyone can experience hip pain, but it most likely occurs in people who are older due to arthritis and bone fractures. Gymnasts, dancers and athletes use hip movement in all directions so they carry a higher risk of…
People suffering from a herniated disc know just how painful of an injury it can be. A discectomy is often the surgical procedure used to treat a herniated disc when that pain becomes too much to bear. However, discectomy surgery, like other surgical procedures, does carry some potential complications to be aware of. This article…
Right side back pain is very common nowadays. Many people experience it at least once in their lives. Some may live with mild back pain, while others experience severe chronic pain, affecting their quality of life. Sometimes, the right side back pain is caused by muscle. But other times, it has nothing to do with…
80% percent of people have back pain. Lower back pain in people under the age of 45 years is the leading cause of disability. But, in the majority, back pain becomes severe at the age of 50 to 65. You have just one back, and you need to take care of your problems before they…
The human spine is a wonderful and complex structure composed of a multitude of soft tissues and bones that act as shock absorbers and enable us to perform a wide range of movement. When injury to the connective ligament ring of an intervertebral disc causes the tissue to be torn it is known as an…
Preparing for any kind of surgery can be particularly nerve-racking, not to mention spinal surgery. However, if you or a loved one is in need of lumbar spinal fusion, knowing what to expect before, during, and after surgery can help set your mind at ease and prepare you for the best possible chances of a…
Have Chronic lower back pain, you are among nearly 30 million people in the United States that deal with this issue on a daily basis, and there are nearly 900,000 new cases of lower back pain each year. It is said that nearly 80% of patients suffer to find pain relief with the common treatments…
What is an Epidural Steroid Injection First we have to ask, what exactly is an Epidural Steroid Injection? It is a very popular procedure that is used to help cure inflamed nerves. Many of these nerves become inflamed due to spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and sometimes even bulging discs. A needle is used in this…
Low Back Pain is one of the most common reasons why people go to the doctor. It is estimated that over 80% of people will have some sort of lower back pain issue sometime throughout their lives. Low back pain comes from your “lower back” which is L1-L5 in your lumbar spine. Most people who…
Upper back pain is one of the most common health problems. It is estimated that over 80% of people will experience upper back pain in their lifetime. Most of the time, back pain is not caused by any serious conditions. 90% of acute back pain problems are usually resolved within six weeks time. Back pain…
A neurosurgeon is a doctor that specializes in treating disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems. To put it bluntly, neurosurgeons are the cream of the crop when it comes medical specialists. One common misconception is that neurosurgeons only operate on the brain. Since the nervous system is mainly composed of the brain and…
If you or a loved one have been living with moderate to severe lumbar spinal stenosis, you know just how painful and debilitating this condition can be. Lumbar spinal stenosis can lead to pain, weakness, numbness, and tingling in the back, legs, and arms. This spinal condition causes pressure to be placed on the spinal…