Percutaneous disc nucleoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat and reduce pain caused by herniated discs or disc protrusion. This procedure also helps restore and promote mobility. Being minimally invasive, nucleoplasty involves smaller incision, faster recovery and lower risks of complication compared to traditional surgery. This procedure is conducted by a trained radiologist …
Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty are two of the most common approaches in vertebral augmentation. These are helpful in preventing progressive spinal deformity, treating pain and other symptoms, and stabilizing a vertebral fracture. The two treatments are categorized as minimally invasive procedures. They are generally designed to treat vertebral compression fractures or VCF which affect the …
Many people are actually suffering from sacroiliac (SI) joint pain. This article explores the approaches to pain relief for the SI joint. What Is the Sacroiliac Joint? The sacroiliac joint connects the sacrum—the triangular bone at the bottom of the spine—with the pelvis-iliac bone that is part of the hip joint. The human body has …
Degenerative disc disease is one of the most common causes of pain in the lower back and neck and is also the most misunderstood. Upon diagnosis, degenerative disc disease simply describes the symptoms of pain and the possible weakness and numbness which stem from the degenerated disc in the spine. However, many patients that have …
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Most patients with lumbar degenerative disc disease experience continuous but tolerable pain which that intensifies occasionally. However, there are times that the disease can cause severe pain and possible disability, which necessary calls for disc pain treatment. What is Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease? It is a degenerative disc disease which occurs in the lumbar spine …
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Sciatica is characterized by a debilitating and sometimes severe pain that affects the large sciatic nerve, running along the lower back down to the legs. Millions of Americans suffer from this. A basic understanding of sciatica is helpful in managing the pain and finding the right treatment. To erase the confusion about this condition and …
The solution to a problem usually starts with identifying its causes. In back and neck pain, having knowledge about human spine anatomy is an advantage. This is because the most common causes of pain originate from this part of our body. To help people with their spine-related problems, we have listed some of the common …
Back pain is more common than you think. In fact, studies show that around eight out of ten people have experienced back pain in their lifetime. Moreover, more women suffer from back problems and posture issues than men, especially as they age. The good news is, there are simple and doable things you can do …
I. Introduction to Back Pain Back pain is something that can happen to anyone. The level of intensity varies from person to person. Some suffer from acute pain, while others have chronic back pains. The level of pain and other factors are reasons why each person needs a specific pain management and treatment plan. Identifying …
