It’s easy to confuse a herniated disc and a bulging disc. Sometimes people use them interchangeably. But they don’t mean the same thing. A bulging disc can become a herniated disc. However, a disc herniation isn’t always the result of a bulging disc. Clear as mud, right? The place to start is with an overview…
Neck and back pain can interfere with many everyday activities. It can affect a patient’s ability to work, play sports, and do their favorite activities. When neck or back pain strikes, it can be scary because you want to avoid surgery at all costs. The good news is that not all neck and back pain…
In 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report indicating 50 million Americans have chronic pain. This comprises more than 20 percent of the adult population. Chronic is one of two types of pain: Chronic pain: Pain lasts longer than six months. In some cases, it can continue for years. Acute pain:…
A herniated disc can cause pain in the neck, lower back, down the leg, or a combination. It can also cause tingling, numbness, or weakness in one or both legs. This is because a bulging disc or its fragments may be pressing on the nerve or spinal cord. This is known as a lumbar disc…
A brain tumor, known as an intracranial tumor, is a mass or growth of abnormal cells in the brain. Not all brain tumors are cancerous. Still, any growth inside the rigid skull can lead to problems. When malignant or benign tumors grow, they can increase pressure inside the skull. This can cause brain damage and…
Back pain is one of the top causes of disability according to “The Global Burden of Low Back Pain” study. This isn’t surprising as the American Chiropractic Association says 80 percent of adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives. It’s also the leading reason why people miss work. “The Hidden Impact…
Georgetown University Health Policy Institute’s profile on chronic back pain shares the following eye-opening data. Back pain the leading cause of work limitations. Almost 65 million Americans say they’ve had a recent episode of back pain. With 83 million lost days of work per year, back pain is also the primary cause of work-loss days.…
A patient with long-time lower back discomfort underwent a procedure to find the source of the pain. The procedure numbs the area. If it works, then she should not feel pain for one week. It worked. For one week, she felt like her old self again especially when she worked out. She could go hard.…
A lumbar disc is a spongy cushion between the bones in the spine called vertebrae. The disc has a soft, jellylike center that acts as a shock absorber. It allows the spine to bend and twist. A lumbar disc herniation is when the disc ruptures or bulges. This is also known as a slipped or…
A herniated disc is a common condition. The cause could be normal wear and tear. Or it could be due to an injury to the disc that forces it to bulge. Because of this, the herniated or bulging disc may press on the spinal cord. Patients with disc herniation often experience one or more symptoms.…