Understanding Lumbar L3-L4 Disc Herniation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Lumbar L3-L4 disc herniation Do you ever feel pain in your back that won’t go away? You may have a Lumbar L3-L4 disc herniation. This condition is caused by damage to the discs between your spine’s third and fourth lumbar vertebrae (L3 and L4). Symptoms of a L3-L4 disc herniation can include pain, numbness, tingling, […]
Comprehensive Guide to Torn Discs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
How To Diagnose And Treat Torn Discs Torn discs, also referred to as herniated, ruptured or bulging discs, occur because of a tear in the annulus fibrosus, or outer wall of the disc. Annular tears can result from years of wear and tear as well as natural degeneration, otherwise known as degenerative disc disease. When […]
Understanding Foraminal Stenosis: Insights on Diagnosis and Effective Treatments
Foraminal Stenosis If you’re suffering from back and neck pain, one common phenomenon associated with it is Foraminal Stenosis. Foraminal stenosis is also referred to as foraminal narrowing, foraminal compromise, or foraminal spinal stenosis. It commonly affects people over the age of 50, and it can degenerate into complications like sciatica. In this article, we’ll […]
Comprehensive Overview of Levator Scapulae Tendonitis: Relief and Prevention
Levator Scapulae Tendonitis Pain above the upper medial angle of the scapula is known as Levator Scapulae Syndrome. One of the most prevalent muscle problems is levator scapulae soreness. The long levator scapulae muscle, which runs down the side of the neck and into the shoulder, is frequently one of the muscles involved when the […]
Comprehensive Guide to Herniated Disc
Herniated Disc Treatment Once a disc is suspected for causing pain or discomfort, herniated disc treatment is fairly straight forward. Often beginning with a series of conservative management techniques, Deuk Spine Institute will attempt to aid the disc in self repair through nonsurgical means. Should conservative management prove ineffective or the disc pain becomes overwhelming, […]
Degenerative Disc Disease: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
By Dr. Ara J. Deukmedjian, MD Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Medically reviewed on August 21, 2024 Degenerative Disc Disease Degenerative disc disease involves a variety of structural, biochemical, nutritional and molecular changes that occur in the spinal disc over time or following an initial injury to the intervertebral spinal disc in your spine. Degenerative disc disease is […]
Understanding Chronic Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Chronic Pain In the United States, more than 1 in 5 adults suffer from chronic pain. So, if you’re suffering from pain, numbness, tingling, or loss of mobility due to a spine condition, you’re not alone. People who suffer from a spine condition deal with a lot of emotions every day. Many of them struggle […]
Understanding Bone Spurs: What They Are, How They Form, and How to Manage Them
Bone Spurs Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, are calcified, hard lumps of additional bone that develop on the ends of spinal bones or surrounding joints. They frequently occur near joints damaged by osteoarthritis, a disorder that causes painful and stiff joints. Bone spurs can also form when adjacent cartilage or tendons are inflamed or […]
Disc Extrusion: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments
Disc Extrusion The spine is one of the most vital parts of the human skeleton due to its’ critical role in health and wellbeing. It supports the motion of the human body and also houses the central spinal nerves, which branch out at different exit points in the spinal canal to form the peripheral nervous […]
Facet Syndrome Explained: Causes, Symptoms, and Advanced Treatment Options
What is Facet Syndrome? The spinal facet joint is a weight bearing structure that acts as a “hinge joint” between two adjacent bony spinal vertebrae. Normally, the facet joint facilitates painless movement between the adjacent spinal vertebrae. Only when the spinal facet joint is injured can it become painful. Pain originating from a damaged spinal […]