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 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 […]
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 […]
