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Sciatica Symptoms

The 2 most common symptoms of sciatica are leg pain and altered sensation. Additionally, leg weakness may also be present.

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Cervical Herniated Disc Video

See what a cervical herniated disc looks like and understand its symptoms, causes, and treatments in this animated cervical herniated disc video.

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Degenerative Spondylolisthesis

Degenerative spondylolisthesis is a condition far more common in older individuals by 3:1 - it is when the facet joints degenerate and allow for too much flexion, which allows a vertebral body to slip forward on another.

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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

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Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease

In addition to having pain or stiffness, many patients with cervical disc degeneration have numbness, tingling, or weakness in the neck, arms, or shoulders.

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Sciatica Treatment Video

Sciatica treatments will vary depending on whether the pain is in its early stages or if it is chronic.

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What Is Spinal Stenosis?

Learn about the types of spinal stenosis, including lumbar stenosis and cervical stenosis, and associated pain and symptoms.

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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.

There are several symptoms that could indicate a potentially serious underlying medical condition when they appear alongside neck pain.