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Sciatica Causes
The origins and risk factors of sciatica can be related to several underlying causes.
What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?
Contrary to the name, degenerative disc disease doesn't necessarily worsen with age, but it can lead to severe pain.
How to Treat Chronic Stiff Neck
Treating chronic stiff neck involves gentle stretches, heat or ice therapy, pain relievers, and seeking medical advice if symptoms persist.
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery
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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.
Herniated Disc Video
See how a herniated disc occurs and how it can cause pain and other symptoms depending on the location of the disc herniation
Cauda Equina Syndrome Video
Cauda equina syndrome can be a serious medical condition caused by compression of cauda equina nerve roots that can result in neurological problems and severe low back pain.
Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Video
Lumbar degenerative disc disease refers to the symptoms of lower back pain and/or radiating pain, numbness or weakness in the legs stemming from a degenerated spinal disc
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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.