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L5-S1 Treatment
Problems at the L5-S1 spinal motion segment are usually treated with nonsurgical methods. In case of certain medical emergencies, such as tumors or cauda equina syndrome, surgery may be recommended.
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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 Piriformis Syndrome?
Piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle, located deep in the buttock, spasms and causes buttock pain.
Vertebrogenic Pain: Everything You Need to Know
Discover everything you need to know about vertebrogenic pain, a specific type of chronic low back pain caused by vertebral endplate damage.
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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 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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Herniated Disc Symptoms Animation
Symptoms of a herniated disc occur when the inflammatory proteins present in the disc's inner core or pressure from the disc itself affects a nearby spinal nerve.
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Video
Learn the causes and symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis from this animated video.