Previously, I wrote about how the diagnosis of “disc herniation” may not be all that bad. The term is frequently overused by some orthopedic specialists and chiropractors. A small degree of disc “bulging” is normal, as the discs ARE supposed to flatten somewhat when placed in a weight-bearing position (standing or sitting), much like how [...]
Archive for August, 2008
Disc Herniations: Part II
August 20, 2008Disc Herniations: Reason to be scared?
August 13, 2008MRI of lumbar spine
When a patient comes into my clinic and starts using the words “L5-S1 disc, stenosis, laminectomy…” I know right then he/she has had a consultation with an orthopedic surgeon. These are the typical words that signal disc problems in the lumbar spine– one of the more serious causes of low back pain.
If you [...]
Neck Pain and Chiropractic Care
August 5, 2008We’ve all used the phrase “a pain in the neck” to describe something or someone who causes great inconvenience. Perhaps your boss, or paying taxes. And what a fitting term. Having neck pain is no fun, if you’ve ever had it.
The neck, or cervical spine is comprised of seven (7) vertebrae and is considered the top part [...]
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