 basic information on spinal disorders
Spinal Disorders Back Pain In today's society lower back and neck pain are extremely common. Estimates show that 75% all people will experience some type of back pain in their life. This problem accounts for 15% of absentees from work. Most people will recover completely without the need for surgery. It is estimated 3% of people with back pain have herniaed disc, and about 1% had problems with nerve compression. Information on some disorders. Herniated disc (HNP) herniated nucleus pulposus, Disk prolapes, DISK ruptures Sciatica This is a radiating pain, it also can travel into the thigh, also in the calf,foot,and even the buttock. This pain is often caused by irritations of nerve roots of the sciatic nerve, often from compression by a disc or degenerative disease. Radiculopathy This is a dysfunction of a nerve root. can cause weakness, numbness, pain or tingling. Or even a combination of any of these. Spinal Stenosis Is a narrowing of the spinal canal typically in the cervical spine or in the lumbar. These problems are very complex requiring a neurosurgeon or neurologist each approach will be individualized for the patient. Mechanical back pain Good old-fashioned back strain this diagnosis eliminates herniated disc etc. this could include strain of the muscles along the spine or liaments.
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