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Sciatica Symptoms
There are several symptoms commonly associated with sciatica, as well as a few less common ones.
Stretching for Back Pain Relief
Stretching is an effective way to relieve back pain by increasing flexibility and reducing muscle tension.
All About Neck Pain
Neck pain arises from poor posture, muscle strain, or injury in the cervical region. Ergonomics and exercises aid prevention and relief.
Lumbar Herniated Disc: What You Should Know
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Sciatica Causes and Symptoms Video
Sciatica is leg pain caused by a problem in the low back. Watch an animated video that details the causes and symptoms of sciatica.
Lumbar Herniated Disc Video
A herniated disc in the lumbar spine can put pressure on spinal nerve roots, causing pain in the lower back or legs.
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Video
Neck pain and stiffness may be the result of cervical degenerative disc disease. While more common in the lumbar spine, DDD can occur in the neck as well.
Video: 2 Walking Tips to Avoid Sciatica Pain
Walking can help to alleviate sciatica pain, but only when done correctly. Use these two tips to make sure you're getting the most out your walks.
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Pain in the shoulder blade region is fairly common and can be quite painful and limiting. It can have many causes, ranging from a muscle strain to a more serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.
Relieve sciatica pain and prevent future flare-ups by stretching and strengthening your lower back, abdominal, and thigh muscles with these 3 simple exercises.
Home remedies that treat inflammation and reduce pressure on the spinal discs provide pain relief and facilitate healing from a herniated disc in the lower back.
Pinched nerves in the neck heal within 8 to 12 weeks and pinched nerves in the lower back heal spontaneously within 1 to 2 weeks but may last up to 12 weeks.