Are you suffering from sacroiliac joint (SI) pain? The SI joints exist where the spine and hip bone meet and can be aggravated through age, injury, or overuse. This pain can be extremely uncomfortable and debilitating. It may prevent you from fully enjoying your life and doing the activities you like to do. The experts…
DetailsThere are a series of structures woven into the lower back. The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae, each of which has shock-absorbent discs, and holds them in place with ligaments. Tendons connect the surrounding muscles to the spine and offer support. Signals are sent throughout the body by nerves in the spinal column. Most of…
DetailsYour first question to your orthopedic specialist, once you are diagnosed with a herniated disc, is likely to be “How can I reduce this pain?” Getting a good night’s sleep, sitting at a desk, and so on are now things that appear daunting or out of reach. Herniated discs can interfere with leading an active…
DetailsAbout half of all adults in the country complain of neck pain at some point in their lives. Most of the time it is acute pain that will resolve itself after a matter of weeks. Often these neck pains are due to injury (a fall for instance), muscle strains, ligament problems, a crick in the…
DetailsThere 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…
DetailsLow 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…
DetailsA lumbar herniated disc often means you are living with pain in the back, arms, or legs. Usually, a combination of physical therapy and pain medication can be an effective treatment. However, if noninvasive treatments have failed to provide significant relief after a few months, surgical procedures, such as microdiscectomy or discectomy may be considered.…
DetailsThere’s nothing more rejuvenating than a good night’s sleep, so when back pain keeps you from getting the rest you need to be your best, it’s natural to start exploring options for treatment. Back pain that strikes in the middle of the night can be caused by many things, but one of the most common…
DetailsToday, it seems like just about everyone succumbs to chronic back pain at some point in their life. Whether it’s tightness in your lower back, sharp pain that shoots down your spine, or something else entirely, the spine is a vulnerable component of the human anatomy that undergoes significant wear and tear as the years…
DetailsA herniated disk is a result of the rupture of the outer lining (annulus fibrosus) of the disks that allow the inner substance (nucleus pulposus) to push through, not only irritating the outer wall but possibly also the surrounding spinal nerves. These discs serve as cushions for the spine as the spine is made of…
DetailsHave you asked yourself about the benefits of running barefoot vs with sneakers on? Tennessee Spine Specialists can help you fix any injuries you can encounter from running barefoot. An orthopedic surgeon Tampa, Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch. Lakeland, Ocala, Gainesville, Brooksville, and Largo residents can trust is here to take a look and have you feeling better in no time. Stick to your…
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