Pain that radiates down your arm or leg can make even simple activities difficult. While many people assume it comes from a muscle or joint problem, the true cause often lies in the spine. A herniated disc — when a spinal disc bulges or ruptures and presses on nearby nerves — can lead to nerve irritation that […]
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Neck pain can range from a minor inconvenience to a serious medical issue, especially when it starts to affect your arms, shoulders, or daily activities. While many cervical spine problems can be treated with physical therapy, medications, or injections, some conditions are severe enough to require surgery. If conservative options haven’t brought relief, it may
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Recovering from herniated disc surgery is a process that varies from person to person. However, having a general idea of what to expect can help you feel more confident as you heal. Here’s a recovery timeline to keep in mind. The First Week: Initial Healing The first week following herniated disc surgery is primarily focused on initial
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Herniated disc injuries are complicated. They can cause pain that radiates through your body or even limb numbness and weakness. Although many people only notice minor symptoms, talking to an expert should be your first step. What Is a Herniated Disc? You may already know your spine isn’t one solid unit. It’s a stack of independent
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Back pain can be debilitating. It is incredibly common in the United States, with reports finding that over a third of all Americans have some form of back pain and around 10% of Americans suffer from chronic back pain. Despite how widespread the issue is, numbers don’t seem to be going down. This can be because back
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There are many reasons behind back pain. In some situations, a work-related injury or an accident can cause lingering back problems. In other situations, genetics can play a role in developing certain back conditions. In any case, it’s essential to know the signs that you’re dealing with serious issues that require medical expertise. Dr. Jacob
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Your spine is made of vertebrae and discs. Your vertebrae are bone. In between each vertebra is a disk. The disks have a hard exterior that encircles jelly-like fluid in the center of each disk. The disks act as shock absorbers to prevent friction between your vertebrae, as stabilizers to help your spine stay in
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An important aspect of considering surgery for a herniated disc is knowing what to expect on the road to recovery. Patients are often interested in details such as when they can return to work, when they can drive, and when they can expect to resume their normal pace of life. This can vary from one
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Degenerative disc disease is a common condition and a frequent diagnosis for chronic back pain. It is the form of osteoarthritis that results in the thinning and general breakdown of the cushiony discs between the bones of the spine. There may be several symptoms associated with degenerative disc disease. A common one is the difficulty
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The neck is the part of the spine that is made up of 7 cervical vertebrae. These small bony structures carry a lot of weight. Literally; the head weighs about 10 pounds and is supported primarily by the cervical spine. Due to the constant strain of daily motion, this part of the spine is susceptible
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