If you have sciatica, you may have never considered that your tight hamstrings might be a contributing factor. Learn two easy hamstring stretches that may help alleviate your sciatica symptoms
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Learn what the development and adoption of new spine surgery technologies techniques means for you as a patient.
You may wonder which type of doctor is best for treating your back pain. While the answer isn't simple, here are some guidelines to help you make your decision.
If your sciatica symptoms start or flare up when you walk, your walking posture may be the cause.
Muscle relaxants have the potential to decrease tension and spasm within a sore muscle, which may help reduce back pain. But these drugs may cause side effects to occur in some people and must be used with caution.
An artificial cervical disc can help ease the pain, weakness, and numbness that may be caused by a cervical herniated disc.
A thoracic herniated disc can cause upper back pain, numbness, weakness, and radiating pain into the chest or abdomen.
Prolonged bed rest may aggravate your back pain due to changes in the muscles, discs, and mechanics of your spine.