Herniated Disc

Thoracic Herniated Disc Surgery

cmaynard — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:37:46 -0700

Thoracic Herniated Disc Causes

cmaynard — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:15:17 -0700

Thoracic Disc Herniation Symptoms

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

Upper Back Pain from a Thoracic Herniated Disc

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

A herniated disc in the upper back can occur when the inner gelatinous material of an intervertebral disc leaks out of the inside of the disc. A thoracic herniated disc can cause upper back pain and other symptoms, such as radiating pain or numbness.

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

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

Thoracic Disc Herniation Treatment

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.

For example, treating a lumbar herniated disc will not do the patient much good if a muscle strain or other soft tissue injury rather than a herniated disc is the actual cause of the patient’s pain. This point is particularly important for patients who might be considering surgery.

Thoracic Herniated Disc Diagnosis

cmaynard — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:22:59 -0700

Typical Symptoms of a Herniated Disc

Ben Parr — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:56:58 -0800

Cervical Radiculopathy Treatment Options: Surgical and Non-Surgical

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

Surgery Options for a Herniated Disc

Ben Parr — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:22:00 -0700

Treatment Considerations for a Lumbar Herniated Disk

spine-health — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:36:52 -0800

Diagnosing Disc Problems

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

A physician’s medical diagnosis (also known as a “clinical diagnosis”) focuses on determining the cause of a patient’s back pain, neck pain or other symptoms. There are three steps to arriving at a clinical diagnosis for a pinched nerve or disc pain:

Conservative Treatments for a Lumbar Herniated Disk

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

Herniated Disc: Physiatrist Viewpoint

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

Herniated Disc Symptoms

Insights and Advice About Herniated Discs

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

Treatment Options for a Lumbar Herniated Disk

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

Understanding the Clinical Diagnosis of a Herniated Disc

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

Herniated Disc: Multi-Specialty Case Review

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

Chief Complaint: Right Leg Pain

History of present illness

42 year old female with an eight week history of mostly right leg pain. The pain radiates to the sole and outside of her foot and is accompanied by numbness and tingling. It is made worse with sitting, and she only has a 15 minute sitting tolerance. She has had a great deal of difficulty maintaining her full schedule as a mother and a secretary. She has had back pain in the past, but the episodes have always been brief and relieved with one or two chiropractic manipulations.

Surgical Treatments for a Lumbar Herniated Disk

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

The goal of surgery for a lumbar herniated disk is to remove the portion of the disk that is impinging on the nerve root (usually about 5% to 10% of the disk).

Herniated Disc: Physical Therapist Viewpoint

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

Treatment Options for a Herniated Disc

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

Herniated Disc Case: Spine Surgeon Viewpoint

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

Conservative Care for the Herniated Disc

Diagnostic Tests for a Cervical Herniated Disc

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:26:49 -0800

Summary of Cervical Herniated Disc Treatment Options

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:26:49 -0800

Conservative Treatment for a Cervical Herniated Disc

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:26:49 -0800

First line of treatment for a cervical herniated disc

Spine Surgery for a Cervical Herniated Disc

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:26:49 -0800

Most episodes of arm pain due to a cervical herniated disc will resolve over a period of weeks to a couple of months. However, if the pain lasts longer than 6 to 12 weeks, or if the pain and disability is severe, spine surgery may be a reasonable option.

Spine surgery for a cervical herniated disc is generally very reliable and can be done with a minimal amount of postoperative pain and morbidity (unwanted aftereffects).

Cervical Herniated Disc Symptoms and Treatment

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:26:47 -0800

Arm pain from a cervical herniated disc is one of the more common cervical spine conditions treated by spine specialists. It usually develops in the 30 - 50 year old age group. Although a cervical herniated disc may originate from some sort of trauma or injury to the cervical spine, the symptoms, including arm pain, commonly start spontaneously.

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:

Lumbar Herniated Disc

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

As a disc degenerates, it can herniate (the inner core leaks out), which is known as a disc herniation or a herniated disc. The weak spot in the outer core of the disc is directly under the spinal nerve root, so a herniation in this area puts direct pressure on the nerve, which in turn can cause sciatica.