Radiculopathy

Overview: Sciatica Exercises

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:48 -0800

Spinal Stenosis Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0800

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Leg Pain and Numbness: What Might These Symptoms Mean?

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:29:06 -0800

Sciatica/Leg Pain Info:

What's a Herniated Disc, Pinched Nerve, Bulging Disc...?

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:26:50 -0800

Herniated Disc Treatments vs. Degenerative Disc Disease Treatments

cmaynard — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:40:01 -0700

It’s critical that the doctor accurately diagnoses the underlying cause of back pain, neck pain, leg pain or other symptoms, since the diagnosis dictates the treatment options.

Pain after Discectomy for Lumbar Herniated Discs

Ben Parr — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:03:36 -0700

A physician answers patient questions about treating pain after a discectomy for lumbar herniated discs.

Neck Pain and Numbness in the Arm

Ben Parr — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:30:32 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about neck pain, numbness in the arm, and the cervical spine.

Surgical Considerations for Herniated Discs and Scar Tissue

Ben Parr — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:58:24 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about considering surgery for herniated discs, scar tissue, and continued pain.

Cervical Disc Herniation Symptoms

Ben Parr — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:10:15 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about radiculopathy due to a herniated disc.

Question: Radicular Pain on the Right Side of the Body?

Is it possible for a C4-C5 cervical disc herniation to cause radicular pain and sciatica on one side of my body? My right side, from below my armpit to my toes, is completely numb with occasional tingling and burning sensations in the calf area.

Cervical Radiculopathy Treatment Options: Surgical and Non-Surgical

Ben Parr — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:08:26 -0800

Spinal Anatomy and its Effects on Types of Spinal Stenosis

Ben Parr — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:34:23 -0700

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Sciatica

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:46 -0800

Definition

Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve and is typically felt in the buttocks, down the back of the leg and possibly to the foot. Sciatica is typically caused by common conditions including a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease and lumbar spinal stenosis. Sciatica is a descriptive term rather than a diagnosis.

Radicular Pain and Radiculopathy

spine-health — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:53:40 -0800

Definition:

Cervical Radiculopathy Interactive Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:42 -0800

Cervical radiculopathy (cervical disc herniation) causes neck pain by compressing the cervical nerve roots. This interactive video provides a clear picture of cervical radiculopathy.

All About Neuropathy And Chronic Back Pain

spine-health — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:13:15 -0800

More Chronic Pain Info

Chronic Pain Overview

Causes of Neck/Back Pain

Back and Neck Surgery

Nerve Pain Anatomy

Back Pain and Exercise

Epidural Steroid Injection Pain Relief Success Rates

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:09:59 -0800

Patients will find that the benefits of an epidural steroid injection include a reduction in pain, primarily in leg pain (also called sciatica or radicular pain). Patients seem to have a better response when the epidural steroid injections are coupled with an organized therapeutic exercise program.

Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and Diagnosis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0800

See the Spinal Stenosis
Interactive Video

Generally speaking, the various types of spinal stenosis prod

Sciatica Causes

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

Sciatic Nerve Anatomy and Sciatica Symptoms

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:52:48 -0800

Additional Sciatica Info:

Comprehensive Management of Piriformis Syndrome and Sciatica Pain

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:51:39 -0800

Depending on the severity of the patient’s sciatica-type pain and other symptoms, a number of treatment options may be recommended by a health care professional. A comprehensive approach to managing pain along the sciatic nerve from piriformis syndrome may include a combination of:

Piriformis Syndrome - Another Irritation to the Sciatic Nerve

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:51:39 -0800

Piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve and causes pain in the rear and may cause pain along the back of the leg and into the foot (similar to sciatic pain). Piriformis syndrome is most common among women, and is thought to be common among active individuals (such as runners and walkers).

Diagnosis of Piriformis Syndrome

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:51:39 -0800

There is no simple diagnostic test for piriformis syndrome causing irritation of the sciatic nerve. The condition is primarily diagnosed on the basis of the patient’s symptoms and on a physical exam.

Symptoms of piriformis syndrome
Most commonly, patients describe acute tenderness in the rear and sciatica-like pain down the back of the leg. Typical symptoms of piriformis syndrome may include:

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerve Roots

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:50:15 -0800

The spinal cord comes off the base of the brain, runs throughout the cervical and thoracic spine, and ends at the lower part of the thoracic spine. Therefore, spinal cord injury or damage may accompany trauma or diseases of the cervical spine or thoracic spine.

Lumbar and Cervical Radiculopathy

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:50:15 -0800

Radiculopathy – arm pain and leg pain (sciatica)

From top to bottom down the entire length of the spine, at each spinal level nerves exit through holes in the bone of the spine (foramen) on the right side and left side of the spinal column. These nerves are called nerve roots, or radicular nerves. They branch out at each level of the spine and innervate different parts of our body.

Low Back Pain and Sciatica: Radicular Pain

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:30:17 -0800

Type of pain

Radicular pain is often referred to as radiculopathy, and in lay terms is often described as sciatica. This type of pain is often deep and steady, and can usually be reproduced with certain activities and positions, such as sitting or walking. The pain usually follows the involved dermatome (the area of distribution of the leg covered by the specific nerve) – in the leg, this is usually the sciatic nerve.

Herniated Cervical Disc, Cervical Radiculopathy

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:20 -0800

Developing a cervical herniated disc is less common than a lumbar herniated disc for two reasons:

Miscellaneous Causes of Upper Extremity Pain

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:20 -0800

Rotator cuff tendonitis

The rotator cuff is a set of four muscles (Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Subscapularis, and Teres Minor) that lie over the humeral head in the shoulder that help provide shoulder stability. These muscles can become inflamed and produce shoulder pain. The pain tends to be:

Miscellaneous Pain Causes

Brachial plexus

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Cervical Stenosis with Myelopathy

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:19 -0800