Everything changes if you’re trying to push through the pain caused by a herniated disc. Sleeping becomes a real challenge and the simplest of physical activities can leave you feeling broken. It’s enough to make anyone feel desperate for immediate relief, but should you consider surgery for your herniated disc? As you get older, it’s…
Function of Discs in Back The discs in your back serve three very important purposes. First, they help absorb shock on the spine. Second, they function in a manner comparable to ligaments, holding the vertebrae of the spine in place. And third, they are cartilaginous joints that improve flexibility and mobility. When you discover a…
Today, 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…
Innovation is the key to growth in any industry, and the healthcare industry is no different. Telemedicine (or telehealth) is leading that charge by making it easier for individuals to get one-on-one time with their medical providers. Best of all, these face-to-face interactions aren’t taking place in a doctor’s office; instead, they’re taking place on…
If you experience lower back pain while bending over, lifting, or just taking part in day-to-day activities, you may have an annular tear. Annular tears are relatively common, but they have a tendency to go undiagnosed as the degree of pain associated with this condition varies from person to person. In order to understand what…
What To Expect After a Microdiscectomy Tennessee Spine Specialists located in Tampa, Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch. Lakeland, Ocala, Gainesville, Brooksville, and Largo has a neurosurgeon waiting to perform your laser spine surgery to be sure you pinched nerve is taken care of. You can never be to sure. Come in today to get it taken care of before your pain gets worse. We are…
If you have been diagnosed with an annular tear, you most likely have undergone a range of tests at your doctor’s office, including a thorough physical, an X-ray, and an MRI. These tests are intended to pinpoint the exact location of the tear as well as to help determine the severity. The location of the…
Unfortunately for many people, back pain is a frequent reality they must deal with. You could go from relaxing on the couch with your friends or family to standing and suddenly feeling a sharp pain radiates up through your lower back. What could be causing this terrible back pain? Odds are it’s a herniated disc,…
Symptoms and causes of a bulging disc can vary depending on the location and gravity of the condition. Bulging discs are a result of the weakening of the tough exterior of the disc which results to pressure from the inner core that causes the outer layer to bulge out of its original position and into…
During this minimally-invasive procedure, the physician uses heat from radio waves to treat painful facet joints in your neck. This procedure is also called radiofrequency rhizotomy. It can treat pain that doesn’t respond to medications or to physical therapy. How will you be prepared for a Radiofrequency Ablation procedure In preparation for the procedure, you…
INTRODUCTION Whiplash is also known as cervical acceleration-deceleration syndrome. This condition refers to the sudden and rapid backward-forward force on the neck and head – exposing the cervical spine to extreme stress specifically in the facet joints and intervertebral discs. (The cervical spine is the upper portion of the spine located in the neck region.…
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons in each shoulder. It holds your upper arm bone in your shoulder socket. It keeps your arm stable while allowing it to lift and rotate. Too much stress on the rotator cuff can cause a tear. This can be a painful injury. Causes A rotator…