As with any part of the body, there are unfortunately some conditions that adversely affect the spine. One of the conditions that many people report having symptoms of is spinal stenosis, an ailment that can gradually affect the spine over time.
Sometimes the cause of pain in the body is easy to identify. Other times, the cause of symptoms could originate somewhere seemingly unrelated. This is the case with a condition called thoracic outlet syndrome.
For those who have experienced it, sciatic nerve pain is hard to forget. The lower back pain associated with sciatica can be debilitating, and radiating pain from sciatica can affect a large portion of the body.
Scoliosis can often present with minimal symptoms, or may carry with it chronic back pain, respiratory problems, or an inability to move and exercise properly.
Figuring out what is causing you pain can be a tough thing to do. If you think you have sciatica or already suffer from the problem, read on to learn a little bit more about the condition and how treatment is handled.
Lumbago is another term for lower back pain. It can occur for many reasons, stemming from urological issues to injuries suffered in a car accident. In some cases, there is no direct cause of lumbago, but patients are still in pain and require treatment.
The health of your spine has a direct influence on the rest of your body. So when something goes wrong in your spine—a disc shifts, a vertebrae cracks, or the nerves become inflamed—other parts of your body suffer.
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Most adults experience back pain now and again. Nerve pain, however, is slightly different than other types of back pain, and if you’re experiencing recurrent nerve pain, it’s a good idea to see a doctor at NewSouth NeuroSpine.
This June, we’re promoting scoliosis education through National Scoliosis Month. Together with the Scoliosis Research Society, our goal is to teach our patients about this fairly common spinal deformity.