When the sciatic nerve is compressed, it becomes irritated. This irritation results in pain that irradiates all the connected pathways, and this is what causes pain flare-ups.
When the sciatic nerve is compressed, it becomes irritated. This irritation results in pain that irradiates all the connected pathways, and this is what causes pain flare-ups.
When going to the hospital for sciatica pain, the most they can do and their main priority is to treat the pain, which is often the cause of the visit.
Outcomes can often be unpredictable when the sciatic nerves are involved. Depending on the severity of the sciatica pain, it might not go away until the cause is addressed.
Sciatica pain will last depending on individual patient conditions. It could last for days, even weeks. If the cause of sciatica is serious, it can become a chronic condition.
Joint damage in the spine is the primary cause of bone spurs. These bony projections can appear anywhere in the spine due to different underlying causes.
When the intervertebral discs of the spine experience pressure of gravity over time, and begin to deteriorate, create what is known as multilevel degenerative disc disease.
Cervical radiculopathy is a compressed root in the neck area of the spine that becomes irritated. Treating it is important to prevent disruption of neurological functions.
A bulging disc is a disc that is protruding outwards in the spine. There is often an underlying cause of this condition and if it is not treated the disc can become herniated.
Scoliosis reduction can be done in many ways, considering the location, age of the patient, and size of the curve; the treatment should be customized for every patient.