Injections may help reduce pain temporarily, but they don’t address the pressure from a disc herniation. What is a Disc…
In the US an MRI is commonly recommended only after at least 6 weeks of non-surgical treatments, such as physical…
It could be a lumbar disc herniation. During sleep, you remain in relatively limited positions for several hours, but when…
That pattern can occur with lumbar spinal stenosis. The lumbar spinal canal contains the lower spinal nerve roots. Age-related changes…
That position can temporarily relieve pressure on an irritated nerve in your neck, a finding often seen with cervical radiculopathy.…
Disc replacement means far less pain than fusion surgery. When you fuse a segment, it’s locked in place, and until…
By Jim Rider About the Author The evolution of Disc Replacement So having an understanding of the complex and varying…
L4-L5 Disc Herniation or Herniated disc will typically bulge toward the back or side, near spinal nerve roots. Why It…
By Jim Rider – Motion a Natural State When it comes to your spine it’s all about the motion. Your…
Where does sciatica start? Your sciatica might NOT start where it hurts, the burning, shooting, or tingling pain down your…