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Sciatica Causes
The origins and risk factors of sciatica can be related to several underlying causes.
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Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery Video
Learn how cervical disc replacement surgery is designed to replace a damaged spinal disc in the neck with an artificial disc implant.
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Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery
Lumbar spinal fusion stops the motion at a painful vertebral segment in the low back. The surgery helps improve spinal stability, correct anatomical deformities, and relieve nerve compression.
Types of Sciatic Nerve Pain
Sciatica may cause different types of pain in the thigh, leg, and foot. The pain may be accompanied by neurological symptoms such as numbness, weakness, and/or other altered sensations in the affected regions.
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Lower Back Pain Causes and Symptoms Video
It is important to understand the underlying cause of lower back pain in order to effectively treat the symptoms.
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Lumbar Herniated Disc Treatment Video
There are several surgical and nonsurgical treatments used to reduce the pain and other symptoms of a lumbar herniated disc.
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Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Video
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is caused by abnormal movement of the sacroiliac joints, which can result in pain in the lower back and legs, or inflammation of the joints known as sacroiliitis.
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Cervicogenic Headache Video
A cervicogenic headache is a headache that originates from your cervical spine or from your neck.