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Trying to treat them is often a good way to intervene — to break the grip that piriformis has on the sciatic nerve, perhaps, or to improve the soft tissue environment of unhappy lumbar nerve roots. By no means is it guaranteed to work, but it’s quite easy, inexpensive, and safe to...
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Uneven shoulders can have multiple causes. Some uneven shoulders, like those caused by scoliosis (see below), may not be fully curable. However, with proper care, such conditions can be managed to prevent progression and lessen pain. Even in complex cases involving a disease like scoliosis, app...
This surgery is frequently performed on patients who have lumbar degenerative disc disease, which is caused by decaying discs in the lower back. Recovery may take up to a year, and there is a danger of limited spinal mobility. Artificial disc replacement Artificial disc replacement surgery is ...
Intradiscal injections may be recommended for conditions like degenerative disc disease (DDD) and herniated or bulging discs. Before receiving this method of stem cell administration, an MRI or CT scan is required to assess the condition of the discs and identify the target area. ...
Spinal Fusion is a surgical procedure that aims to stabilize and fuse together two or more vertebrae in the spine. It is typically performed to treat conditions such as spinal instability, degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal fractures, or spinal tumors. However, for those without in...
Degenerative disc disease Lumbar spinal stenosis Spondylolisthesis Pregnancy Muscle spasm in the back or buttocks Risk factors for developing sciatica include: Age Overweight/obesity Prolonged sitting Lots of heavy lifting Nerve damagefromdiabetes How Is Sciatic Nerve Pain Diagnosed?
traumatic discopathy (RTD) results from years of degenerative 'hits' or strains on the spine resulting in early onset breakdown, instability, and pain. We hopemedical practitioners, and surgeons in particular, will be able to diagnose and treat golfers with RTD in a specialized fashion going ...