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EDISCSCULPTDegenerative disc disease can cause a variety of disc conditions, especially herniated discs and bulging discs. Regardless of what other treatments you get for degenerative disc disease, it's important that regular stretching and exercise becomes a part of your routine. This will prevent future flare-ups and help manage your symptoms.
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Posted on February 26, 2015
Degenerative disc disease causes the loss of fluid and stability in the discs. It can result in a variety of disc conditions, most notably bulging discs and herniated discs. With both of these conditions, the discs become misshapen and can press against the nerve roots or spinal cord.
Posted on February 26, 2015
Degenerative disc disease is the slow degeneration of the intervertebral discs; it often occurs with age. It can cause a variety of disc conditions, such as bulging discs and herniated discs. Age, working a physical job, obesity, and smoking are all risk factors for developing this condition. Degenerative disc disease might just affect a single disc, or it could cause problems in several. The lower back, or lumbar spine, is the most commonly affected location.
Posted on February 26, 2015
A bulging disc occurs when one of the discs that lie between each of the vertebrae becomes flatter than usual as a result of damage. This causes the disc to take up a wider amount of space than normal, potentially pressing against the spinal cord or nerve roots. A cervical bulging disc is a bulging disc in the cervical spine, or neck.
Posted on February 26, 2015
If you have been told that you are a candidate for bulging disc surgery, or you think you might be one based on independent research, then it's important to find a bulging disc surgeon you trust completely. Going with a surgeon you don't feel comfortable with can be very stressful, and if you don't trust your gut instinct you may end up with bad results. Your doctor should have the technical expertise to execute the surgery excellently, and then support you through the recovery and rehabilitation period.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Posted on February 26, 2015
Like any surgery, back surgery is not without risks, however minor and rare. Operating on the spine involves performing surgery near the spinal cord and nerve roots. Potentially, damage could occur to these structures, even damage severe enough as to lead to paralysis. However, severe side effects paralysis after back surgery is exceedingly rare, to the tune of 1 in tens of thousands.
Possible Side Effects of Back Surgery
The majority of patients who undergo spine surgery don't experience any side effects, but there are some potential complications, including:
Possible Side Effects of Back Surgery
The majority of patients who undergo spine surgery don't experience any side effects, but there are some potential complications, including:
Posted on February 26, 2015
Bulging discs are discs that have become flatter than usual, thus taking up a wider amount of space than usual. In some cases, the disc then presses against the spinal cord or nerve roots. Bulging discs can occur anywhere in the back, but they are most common in the lower back.
Causes & Symptoms
Causes & Symptoms
Posted on February 26, 2015
If you are suffering from chronic back pain and other treatments have failed, laser back surgery may be the best solution. This minimally invasive procedure can treat common back conditions without leading to a long recovery time.
Why Laser Spine Surgery?
To understand why it's important to see a laser spine surgery doctor instead of a doctor who performs traditional spine surgery, it helps to understand the difference between the two procedures.
Why Laser Spine Surgery?
To understand why it's important to see a laser spine surgery doctor instead of a doctor who performs traditional spine surgery, it helps to understand the difference between the two procedures.
Posted on February 26, 2015
To understand what a bulging disc is, it helps to understand the structure of the spine. The spine is composed of the vertebrae, which houses the spinal cord and nerve roots, and the discs, which lie between each of the vertebrae and help to absorb shock and cushion the vertebrae from one another.
The discs are composed of cartilage, and each disc has two main parts:
The nucleus pulposus, which is located in the center of the disc and has a gel-like consistency
Posted on February 26, 2015
Back surgery can make an unbelievable difference in quality of life for people who have been suffering from chronic back pain. It can finally bring a relief from pain and other symptoms that have persisted in the face of physical therapy, medication, and chiropractic treatment. While the results can be very beneficial, spine surgery of any kind is a delicate, intricate procedure that should only be performed by a doctor you trust completely.
What to Look For
What to Look For
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