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Diagnosing Causes of Sciatica
Sciatica is a painful symptom of a disorder in the lumbar spine. There are a variety of conditions which cause sciatica and the first step in developing a treatment plan is arriving at an accurate diagnosis. Since trauma, such as one caused by a sports injury, a fall, or involvement in a car ...
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Diagnosis and Treatment Of Coccydynia
Coccydynia is pain in the coccyx, the tailbone, which can cause a great amount of discomfort and limit mobility. Sometimes, this pain is not taken seriously by general practitioners but it is important to learn the cause if the pain persists. In some cases, the cause is obvious as pain develops ...
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Discitis and Back Pain
Discitis is relatively uncommon but it usually affects children under the age of ten. It is a low grade infection, usually caused by staphylococcus or a virus. It affects the disc space between two vertebrae and develops very slowly. Medical experts say this should be viewed in the same category ...
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Facet Joint Syndrome
The facet joints are the connections between the vertebrae of the spine. Just like the knee or elbow or any other joint in the body, they allow the spine to bend and twist. They are also stabilizing joints that prevent excessive motion and help hold the body upright. The joints are on the back ...
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Facet Syndrome
We’ve all suffered from joint pain at one time or another. It not only is an uncomfortable experience but it can be debilitating and lead to emotional problems. The thought of struggling with such discomfort is a fear that can be difficult to face, but thousands of people every day have to deal ...
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IDET Treatment For Back Pain
Intradiscal Electrothermic Therapy (IDET) is a relatively new, minimally invasive, procedure developed to treat chronic low back pain due to a spinal disc problem. It may be recommended for people who have had chronic disc related low back pain for at least 3 to 6 months. It can be used to ...
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Prevent Back Injury
During their lifetime, three out of four adults will experience back pain; and with an aging population and the prevalence of obesity, this number may rise even higher. Pain in the lower back, (lumbar area), from sprains and strains is the most common complaint. Often, the cause is due to ...
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Stress And Back Pain
Is stress contributing to your back pain? It’s becoming recognized that your state of mind has an effect upon your level of back pain and whether it eventually becomes chronic.. People who are unhappy, worried depressed, or miserable at work are more likely to develop chronic back pain, ...
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Studies of Stress Related Back Pain
Life is full of stress and its physical effects can be felt throughout the body. Too much stress can lead to heart and blood pressure problems, ulcers and strokes, and the list goes on. You can hurt your back by lifting something but accumulated emotional stress and mental strain can also create ...
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Study Shows Back Injury Secondary To Muscle Fatigue
A recent study funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health shows the relationship between muscle fatigue from repetitive lifting and back injury. It was conducted by an Ohio State industrial systems engineer and an MD who is studying biomechanics. The study which recently ...
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Treatment Of Sacroiliitis
Sacroiliitis is a disorder that is far more complex than back pain and it is important to seek medical attention early if you develop the symptoms. The condition is complicated with a variety of causes; it may be secondary to an injury or pregnancy but this is not a disorder to gamble with. ...
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Whiplash Injury - A Pain In The Neck
Whiplash is an injury to the neck caused by a sudden movement back, forward or sideways of the head and neck. Depending upon the severity, it is also called a neck sprain or strain, cervical sprain or strain. The injury often involves the muscles, discs, tendons, and nerves. Causesn • Most ...
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Raymond Shaw is a non-surgical spinal decompression therapist who has worked with back pain problems for seven years.
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