All About Herniated Disc (PART 5)
There will always be a 5% chance of a disc herniating again, regardless of the treatment a patient follows. If a patient follows the non-surgical approach, symptoms may take months to be resolved. When surgery follows through after 6 months of conservative care, there is still a chance that its final outcome may not be […]
All About Herniated Disc (PART 4)
In many treatment cases, patients with a herniated lumbar disc will slowly start to see improvements after several days or weeks. Many patients are likely to be free of symptoms by 3 to 4 months. However, there are a percentage of patients that will still experience pain while recovering. When it comes to disc herniation, […]
All About Herniated Disc (PART 3)
Low back pain that lasts for a few days is considered the initial symptom of a herniated disc. The pain may seem to improve after a few days, only to be followed by a pained, numb, or weakened leg. The pain will often reach below the knee and into the ankle and foot. Some patients […]
All About Herniated Disc (PART 2)
One of the most common causes of lower back pain and sciatica is a herniated, slipped, or ruptured disc. Spine Center of Texas will be delving deeper into the risk factors that increase the likelihood of a person to develop a herniated disc. Knowledge of what the risk factors are can help prevent further problems […]
All About Herniated Disc (PART 1)
Herniated, slipped, or ruptured discs are some of the most common causes of lower back pain and sciatica. Almost 60-80% of people will develop low back pain at some point during the course of their lives. The majority of these cases are caused by herniated discs. Herniated disc can be very painful, but they can […]
When Is Sciatica A Medical Emergency?
It is rare for sciatica to lead to a medical emergency, but there are times when the symptoms may lead to a serious injury. Immediate medical care should be performed when these sciatic symptoms are observed: Cauda Equina Syndrome If a person has lost his ability to control his bowel or bladder movement, its best […]
Sciatica And Other Types oF Sciatic Nerve Pain
Nerve pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and other sciatica symptoms vary depending on the person. The locations of the symptoms may also vary. Pain may be felt in the buttock, back of the thighs, calves, and even the toes. Sciatica pain can be traced by pinpointing where the injured or irritated nerve can be found. Common […]
What You Need To Know: Anatomy of the Sciatic Nerve
The sciatic nerve, which is as big as our thumb, is considered the largest and longest single nerve in the human body. It starts in the lower spine where nerve roots exist in the bone gaps in the spinal cord and extends to the back of the legs and all the way down the toes. […]
What You Need To Know: Sciatica and the Sciatic Nerve
The largest single nerve in the human body is the sciatic nerve which runs from each side of the lower spine to the buttock and into the back of the thigh to the foot. The sciatic nerve has an important role since it connects the spinal cord to the leg and foot muscles. Sciatica or […]
How Exercise Provides Sciatica Relief
Part of the recommended treatment for sciatica includes a progressive exercise program that targets the underlying cause of pain. Sciatica exercises are programmed to reduce pain and condition the body to prevent the pain from coming back. Patients may go to a physical therapist, chiropractor, physiatrist, certified athletic trainer, or a spin specialist to educate […]
Sciatica FAQs
Where does sciatica pain come from? Sciatica pain may be caused by any of the following: bulging disc, herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, spinal tumor, spinal infection, spondylolisthesis, trauma, piriformis syndrome, spinal stenosis, or pregnancy. Any of the conditions stated above have the tendency to create pressure on the sciatic nerve or related nerve roots […]
Are You At Risk Of Sciatica?
A human spine is made up of 33 bone segments that are referred to as vertebrae. The vertical vertebrae are connected through ligaments that are attached to the muscles by tendons. Between each vertebra are gel-like cushions called intervertebral discs. These discs are made up of nucleus pulosus – a semi-fluid matter – which is […]
