The cervical spine is made up of seven vertebrae stacked in the back of the neck. The cervical spine helps you hold up your head and move your neck. It also helps protect the upper part of the spinal cord. Unfortunately, like other parts of the spine, it can experience herniation, referring to a disc…
How It’s Done: Scoliosis Treatments for Adults
Scoliosis refers to the curving of the spine. It can develop at any age and affect your posture, body functions, and mobility. While most commonly found in children, adults can also develop scoliosis. Most cases are mild, but the spine curving can cause pain, weakness, and difficulty breathing, especially if it is severe. Determining The…
When Should I Consider Back Surgery?
Surgery is no walk in the park, and it is often saved as a last-resort treatment for good reason. When it comes to back surgery, you can expect a hospital stay and a long recovery ahead. There are also risks associated with surgery, such as infection, procedure failure, and other complications. That is why it…
Success Rate of Regenerative Medicine for Herniated Disc Treatment
Disc herniation is one of the most common spine conditions. About 10% of patients with a herniated disc will require surgery. That means the vast majority of those suffering from this debilitating condition can find the relief they seek with nonsurgical treatment methods. Regenerative medicine is a cutting-edge field that uses the body’s own mechanisms…
Serious Problems That Can Develop from Untreated Disc Degeneration
As you age, your bones and joints naturally begin to wear down. You may not notice any signs and symptoms at first, but even your spine will begin to weaken. The spinal discs – those rubbery cushions protecting the vertebrae of your spine – can wear away over time, leading to disc degeneration. Disc degeneration…
Lumbar Herniation Treatment
Your spinal discs can be injured in an accident, through age-related conditions, such as arthritis, or from lifting and twisting in ways that stress out the back. The lumbar region is the most common area where the disc herniation occurs. Let’s discuss the symptoms and treatments used to treat lumbar disc herniation. Symptoms of Lumbar…
Five Proven Cures for Cervical Disc Herniation Pain
Is your stiff, sore neck just a muscular problem or something else? For many people in the United States, neck pain comes from a herniated or bulging disc in the cervical area of the spine. Thankfully, you don’t have to suffer. Here are five proven cures for cervical disc herniation pain. What Is Cervical Disc…
Common Causes and Risk Factors of Disc Degeneration
As you age, the cushioning in your spine starts to wear down, causing disc degeneration. In other words, disc degeneration, also known as spine degeneration, refers to a condition in which the discs in the spine deteriorate. For some, disc degeneration can lead to severe neck and lower back pain as well as leg pain….
Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Sciatica Pain
Sciatica isn’t always painful, but it can be debilitating. It may prevent you from standing or sitting for long periods and make it difficult to perform everyday tasks. Fortunately, many effective treatments are available for you, and the best part is that you can opt for non-surgical treatment if your sciatica pain is mild. Let’s…
Diskectomy: A Surgical Treatment Option for Herniated Disc
A herniated disc happens when the spinal center or nucleus protrudes through a tear in its rubbery exterior or annulus. Diskectomy is a promising treatment option for a herniated disc. However, not all herniated disc issues require surgical methods. Before asking for an operative measure, talk to your provider first. There may be a non-operative…