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Is it Possible to Have Asymptomatic Degenerative Disc Disease?

August 25, 2020 No Comments

For those who don’t know, degenerative disc disease isn’t actually a disease and asymptomatic degenerative disc disease seen in patients confirms this. In fact, degenerative disc disease as seen in MRI scans isn’t a painful condition. Degenerative discs are frequently found in imaging scans of the spine in individuals with no back pain, and the frequency of finding degenerated discs increases with age.

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Herniated disc pain caused by pinched nerve

Pinched Nerve or Something Else?

July 21, 2020 No Comments

There are many different terms used to refer to herniated discs, such as a disc protrusion, disc prolapse, ruptured disc, or slipped disc, but the only correct way to refer to this condition is as a herniated disc. Using these other terms to refer to a herniated disc will not only confuse patients’ understanding of what a disc herniation actually is, but it can also confuse patients’ understanding of what causes pain related to herniated discs, such as a so-called pinched nerve. This confusion can result in patients failing to get the proper treatment for their herniation, leading to unnecessary pain and discomfort.

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Sciatica Symptoms and Diagnosis

July 17, 2020 No Comments

Due to the variable nature of sciatic pain, a wide range of symptoms can arise. Similar to herniated discs, sciatic pain is worse in, and radiates to, the legs, most of the time below the knee. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg.

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Possible Causes of Sciatica

July 17, 2020 No Comments

Sciatica can be a debilitating condition, but it is usually secondary to other issues. If left untreated, whatever is causing sciatica can worsen, leading to complications that can become even more serious. This is why it’s important to have an understanding of what can cause sciatica, as this will better your understanding of how to best treat this condition.

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Facts About Sciatica

July 17, 2020 No Comments

There are many misconceptions about sciatica that have been bolstered by many doctors who are unaware of what actually causes sciatica pain. This is why I wanted to lay out all of the facts of what I have learned about sciatica and its cause throughout my time of treating it and I hope that it will help you have a greater understanding of this condition as well.

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Symptoms and Treatment for Herniated Discs

July 16, 2020 No Comments

Although most herniated discs are found in the lower back, known as the lumbar section, it is possible to have a herniated disc in your neck, where the cervical spine is located. The most common signs and symptoms of a herniated disc include the following.

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Causes of Herniated Discs

July 16, 2020 No Comments

Understanding the cause of a condition is a necessary step in determining how to best treat that condition, or even how to prevent it from occurring. This is why it’s important to be aware of what allows discs to become herniated and what the cause of pain related to herniated discs is.

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Herniated Discs – The Facts

July 16, 2020 No Comments

It’s difficult to get the proper treatment for a medical condition when the cause of it is misunderstood, which is often the case with herniated discs. There is a great deal of misinformation about herniated discs that has begun to be treated as fact, making it important to lay out the truth about this condition.

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Why Facet Joint Injections Fail

July 14, 2020 No Comments

Doctors are treating facets at explosively increasing rates; so much so that the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (OIG-DHHS) initiated an inquiry. The OIG-DHHS stated there was often a lack of medical necessity or indication for facet joint injections and other facet joint treatments. So what’s behind this growing trend of repetitive facet joint treatments? And why don’t these facet joint treatments work?

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