A herniated disc is a common issue among many individuals in the US. It affects about as many as 20 out of every 1,000 adults each year. It is most common in people aged 30 to 50, with men being twice as likely as women to experience it. If you have symptoms of a herniated…
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Radiofrequency Ablation: What You Need to Know
Living with constant pain can affect every area of your life. From limiting physical activity to impacting work and normal day-to-day activities, it can leave you searching for effective pain management solutions. However, there is hope. For those suffering from long-term pain or looking for a spine injury treatment that works, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) might…
Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Cervical Fusion
Living with chronic neck pain can be an overwhelming experience. For those who have tried numerous treatments with little relief, cervical fusion may offer a promising solution. This surgery aims to relieve neck discomfort. It helps to keep your neck still and stop it from moving in a way that hurts. Knowing about this surgery…
Five Proven Cures for Cervical Disc Herniation Pain
Is your stiff, sore neck just a muscular problem or something else? For many people in the United States, neck pain comes from a herniated or bulging disc in the cervical area of the spine. Thankfully, you don’t have to suffer. Here are five proven cures for cervical disc herniation pain. What Is Cervical Disc…
Physical Therapy’s Role in Injury Prevention
Injuries can happen due to accidents in sports, your workplace, or even just in your everyday life. Various factors contribute to injuries, and unfortunately, they’re not always avoidable. However, undergoing physical therapy can help lessen your risk of sustaining an injury. Here are the contributions of physical therapy to injury prevention: Builds Your Strength, Balance,…
When Should You Visit a Doctor for Herniated Disc Pain?
As we get older, various parts of our body can become drier and more brittle – including the discs in our spine. If the tough outer portion of a disc becomes too dry, it can crack, and the inner soft disc material can “leak” or protrude through the herniation and onto nearby nerves in the…
Lumbar Spine Herniated Disc Treatment Options
Lumbar disc herniation occurs when the integrity of one or more spinal discs in the lower back gets compromised due to aging, wear-and-tear, disease, or injury. The affected discs may bulge or even burst, pressing on the spinal cord. This pressure can cause pain or, in severe cases, paralysis. Fortunately, there are many herniated disc…