Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a common condition identified by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which commences from the lower back through the hips, buttocks, and down each leg. It often occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed or irritated, causing various symptoms that can significantly impact daily life. Causes […]
Brachalgia (Arm Pain) Relief & Treatment
Brachalgia is a spinal condition that causes excruciating pain in the arm due to nerve impingement of nerves connecting the cervical region and to the arm. It needs prompt consultation for arm pain treatment with therapy or surgery. An Overview of Brachalgia The human spine has three major sections – the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar […]
Scoliosis Treatment And Diagnosis
What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. The spine has a natural forward-and-backward curvature. Scoliosis causes the spine to rotate and create a side-to-side curvature. Curves might be as gentle as ten degrees or as severe as one hundred degrees or more. Most scoliosis cases do not require treatment. The degree […]
7 back pain conditions that affect women
1. Spinal osteoarthritis Spinal osteoarthritis refers to the wear and tear arthritis of the facet joints (joints that connect your vertebrae). It is more common in old women and the risk of developing this increases with obesity. Symptoms of spinal osteoarthritis include: 2.Piriformis syndrome Piriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscle involuntarily contracts and causes […]
