Everyday aging can lead to more wisdom, but it can also lead to certain health conditions. When the spinal canal narrows as people age, it can lead to a condition known as spinal stenosis. The narrowing can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots, causing discomfort for an individual, according to the American… Read More
Available Surgical Options for Herniated Discs
A herniated disc can make daily tasks difficult if it leads to severe pain. Most of the time, a herniated disc patient can receive nonsurgical care and see improvements, but there are those rare cases of severe pain or other symptoms that cease to fade away after extensive conservative treatment. Spine specialists might recommend discectomy… Read More
The Option of Injections for Herniated Disc Treatment
For people suffering from painful symptoms due to a herniated disc in the spinal cord, there are several treatment options that can be considered before surgery is required. Some of the options include physical therapy, chiropractic care, the application of hot or cold presses and many others. In addition, another treatment option some herniated disc… Read More
Herniated Discs and Conservative Treatment
A herniated disc can be painful for someone trying to live through daily life, but there are many options available to treat the condition. For approximately 90 percent of patients with herniated discs, conservative treatment relieves most of the pain and discomfort associated with the condition, according to the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons. Conservative… Read More
A Primer on Herniated Discs
The spine consists of more than 20 bones, or vertebrae, that have discs for cushion and support. The discs are filled with a jelly-like substance, also referred to as the nucleus of the discs. As humans age, the spinal discs can wear out or degenerate, and a disc will lose its ability to cushion the… Read More
Degenerative Disc Disease and the Option of Surgery
Degenerative disc disease, which is an umbrella term for chronic pain and discomfort caused by the degeneration of a spinal disc, can be treated through conservative, or non-surgical, methods for most patients. Unfortunately, there are patients with the condition who will undergo conservative treatment for months without seeing any improvement in their condition. For these… Read More