Back problems come in many different types, including herniated or slipped disc, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, and problems caused by weak muscles. This article will give you an idea of what different types of tests are available and how your doctor will determine the source of your back pain. What you are about to read is the culmination of information from many different places and resources.
Diagnosed With a Herniated Disc? Get the facts on what really causes it and how to get relief
Youve probably heard people say they have a “slipped” or “ruptured” disc in the back. Sometimes they complain that their back went out. What theyre most likely describing is a herniated disc. This condition is a common source of back and leg pain.
Cervical Radiculopathy: Treating a Pinched Nerve in the Neck
There are numerous treatments for a pinched spinal nerve in the neck. However, rigorous evidence of their benefit is scant.
Backpain: A Common Phenomenon
Backpain is a common phenomenon in the United States with nearly 80% of the population suffering from it. The overuse of the muscles in the back or a strain/injury to the muscles and ligaments supporting the spine are the most common causes of back pain.
What is Sciatica
Sciatica is not a specific disease, instead it is a condition characteristic of several different disease. Simply put it is a mild to intense pain in the left or right leg. Sciatica is caused by a compression of one or more of the five sets of nerve roots in the lower back. These compressions are typically caused by a disc rupture or bone spur in the lumbar spine. It causes pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the arms or legs.