A study was performed using the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation database of 1450 patients who had been diagnosed with disc degeneration, radiculopathy (a nerve condition making the limbs weak and tingly), and disc herniation. As many as half of these patients opted for surgery, and all of the participants rated their pain close to [...]
Sciatica is a very painful condition that causes those suffering to seek out answers to alleviate it as soon as possible. While medication may give some temporary relief, it is important to find out what is causing the pain. By addressing the underlying cause, sciatica pain can be dealt with successfully. This requires seeking the [...]
Sciatica is pain that radiates down the path of the sciatic nerve. This nerve branches from the lower back to the hips and buttocks and down each leg. Only one side of the body is generally only affected. If pressure is being put on the sciatic nerve, sciatica is the end result. What are sciatica [...]
Back pain can range from a mild, dull ache to terrible, sudden, and sharp pain. Almost every adult is bound to experience some mild back discomfort at some point. However, there are a few things you can do in order to prevent chronic (and more disabling) back pain. Steps to Prevent Chronic Back Pain Get [...]