When considering surgery as an option for successfully treating a back condition, it is important to understand the differences between surgeries to determine what option is best for you. Typically, surgery is only reserved for when conservative methods of treatment—such as medication or physical therapy—have failed to provide relief from pain and other symptoms.
12 Common Causes of Back Pain
Your spine is a complex, vital structure made up of vertebrae (bones), tendons, ligaments, muscles and cushiony discs. When there is an issue with any of these components, back pain may be the result.
Is Sciatica Causing My Back Pain or Is It Something Else?
The term Sciatica is, as you noted below, is generally used as a general term for back pain into the buttock or leg. A true “sciatica” is from compression of the sciatic nerve which is a nerve composed by a number of spinal nerves, typically L3-S1. A true compression is from something like a piriformis syndrome whereas compression of one of the spinal nerves in the spine occurring from one of the conditions you list below.
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The Snow Shovelers’ Survival Kit
Every year, during the few winter months in New Jersey a lot of people are going to wake up in pain. Thousands will make hospital trips and many may even require surgery. Why is there such a spike in back injuries at this part of the winter season? Because people underestimate the risks of back … Read moreThe Snow Shovelers’ Survival Kit
7 Resources for Learning About Spine Surgery
You’ve just been told you may need surgery to correct your spine condition, but where do you go to learn more about the process? With so much information on the Internet, it can be tough deciphering what sites have gathered information from legitimate sources.
Is Your Desk Job a Pain in the Neck?
You normally wouldn’t think about it, but everything from the way you drive during your daily commute to the arrangement of your desk is affecting your spine, which can literally result in a pain in the neck. Poor posture and bad habits leave your neck stiff and sore. Other symptoms associated with neck pain may include:
Is Your Foot Pain Caused By A Spine Problem?
In addition to bearing the weight of the entire body, our feet take a beating in a variety of ways. We may injure them in an accident or shove them into shoes that turn them into fashionable contortionists. We may also suffer from a medical condition such as arthritis or bursitis.
While the majority of our foot pain can be explained by any one of these issues, another potential source should be considered as well: the spine.
7 Common Misconceptions About Spine Surgery (For New Jersey Residents)
There are many popular misconceptions and beliefs about spine surgery. Often, like all myths and stories, they have a basis in truth. However, there are misconceptions and it is vital that people do not make decisions about their overall health based on these.
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