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Herniated Disc

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I suffer from many back problems myself. I know it seems extreme but talk to your neurologist and see if there are other options for pain management...
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You have chronic pain conditions and yes you can have concomitant ailments or diseases. Concomitant simply means -at the same time, in...
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get second opinion from nerophysician!
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This is really something you need to check with your doctor because I do not know the details of your herniated disc. If you are still in pain, then...
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Wear and tear of the disc- As you age, your discs dry out and aren't as flexible as it is when you’re young. Injury to the spine-This may cause...
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Recovery times for a herniated disc or degenerative disc disease vary from person to person, depending on the extent of your cervical disc disease...
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You might be a good candidate for surgery if your neck pain is severe and hasn't responded to conservative treatment after more than six weeks, or if...
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Among the recently approved treatments is the first implantable artificial disc for cervical disc replacement surgery. The artificial disc can...
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A herniated disc usually is caused by wear and tear of the disc (also called disc degeneration). As we age, our vertebral discs lose some of the...
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Initial examinationYour doctor will evaluate your symptoms of leg and back pain using a medical history and physical examination. Your diagnosis will...
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Home treatment can help relieve symptoms caused by a herniated disc. Home treatment can also strengthen your back, which may help prevent further...
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Medicine is often used to treat pain caused by a herniated disc. Although medicine does not cure a herniated disc, it may reduce inflammation and...
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Measures that may help prevent low back pain or a herniated disc include:Maintaining a healthy body weight. This may reduce the load on your lower...
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Symptoms of a herniated disc vary greatly depending on the position of the herniated disc and the size of the herniation. If the herniated disc...
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The bones (vertebrae) that form the spine in your back are cushioned by small, spongy discs. When these discs are healthy, they act as shock...
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