Back Pain: Overview
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - What Happens
02/21/08, HealthwiseSpinal stenosis usually starts gradually and develops over a long period of time. Narrowing of the spinal canal can squeeze and irritate the nerve roots that branch out from the spinal cord, or it can squeeze and irritate the spinal c
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - What Increases Your Risk
02/21/08, HealthwiseThe risk of having lumbar spinal stenosis increases if you:
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - When To Call a Doctor
02/21/08, HealthwiseCallor other emergency servicesimmediately if:
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Back Problems and Injuries
08/28/07, HealthwiseMost people will have a minor back problem at one time or another. Our body movements usually do not cause problems, but it's not surprising that symptoms develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Back problems and injuries
Sciatica
07/21/08, HealthwiseSciatica is pain, tingling, or numbness produced by an irritation of the nerve roots that lead to the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is formed by the nerve roots coming out of the spinal cord into the lower back. Branches of the
Cervical Disc Herniation
07/21/08, HealthwiseWhat is cervical disc herniation?
Herniated Disc - Topic Overview
07/21/08, HealthwiseThe bones (vertebrae) that form the spine in your back are cushioned by small, spongy discs. When these discs are healthy, they act as shock absorbers for the spine and keep the spine flexible. But when a disc is damaged, it may bulge
Herniated Disc - Symptoms
07/21/08, HealthwiseSymptoms of a herniated disc vary greatly depending on the position of the herniated disc and the size of the herniation.
Herniated Disc - What Happens
07/21/08, HealthwiseThe gradual wearing out of spinal discs is a natural part of aging that can often lead to a herniated disc. However, only a few people who have herniated discs have severe or troublesome symptoms.
Herniated Disc - What Increases Your Risk
07/21/08, HealthwiseThere are various risk factors for a herniated disc.
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