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Risk Factors for Disc Herniations
Did you know that you can influence the likelihood of getting a cervical or lumbar disc herniation? You can. Making a few lifestyle adjustments can have a significant impact on the probability of experiencing severe neck pain, low back pain, and sciatica. Risk factors for disc herniation include:...
Risk Factors for Disc Herniations
Did you know that you can influence the likelihood of getting a cervical or lumbar disc herniation? You can. Making a few lifestyle adjustments can have a significant impact on the probability of experiencing severe neck pain, low back pain, and sciatica. Risk factors for disc herniation include: Being overweight: Excess weight puts more stress...
Can Disk Heriniations Heal?
Four out of every five people in the United States will experience a meaningful bout of back pain or neck pain at some point in their life. Disc herniations are one of the most common causes of neck pain and back pain. Of those who experience an episode of back or neck pain, 90% of people will experience another episode at some point in time....
Range of Motion Exercises for Rotator Cuff Tear
The first step in treating an injured rotator cuff is restoring the range of motion. We start them with basic exercises to rebuild flexibility within the joint. Movement first. Strength later. Here are three stretches to keep your shoulder limber for day-to-day activities. Over Your Head Stretch This stretch uses both arms, allows her good...
Can You Exercise a Rotator Cuff Tear?
Let’s start with the basics: A partial or complete rotator cuff muscle tear can make it difficult just to raise or move your arm. Expect to feel a general weakness in your joint. Your range of motion may be less than ideal, too. But that doesn’t mean workouts are a definite no-go. Two key factors determine how much you’ll be able to do after...
How can I tell if my joint pain is coming from the sacroiliac (SI) joint?
Sacroiliac joint pain can arise from a variety of clinical conditions. A thorough history of clinical symptoms and past medical conditions should be a routine part of the comprehensive evaluation of a patient presenting with SI joint disorders. Patients usually complain of deep-seated pain in the region of the SI joint with as many as 50% of...
What is my SI joint (Sacroiliac joint) and why is it causing back Pain?
The sacroiliac (SI) joint lies between the sacrum and the ilium bones of the pelvis. There are two joints, one on each side of the sacrum. The SI joint serves to transfer weight from the upper body to the lower limbs. Strong ligaments and muscles stabilize the sacroiliac joints. The motion of the sacroiliac joint is minimal and limited to 2 mm to...
Exercises for Disc Herniations
Have you woken up one morning and all of a sudden felt an intense pain that starts in your back and travels down one or both of your legs? As many of us have been culprits to low back pain, a specific cause of this pain is a disc herniation, which is when one of the discs that sit in-between the bones (vertebrae) in your spine is ‘pushed’ out of...
What Is A Disc Herniation and How Does It Happen?
You may have heard a variety of terms for a disc herniation, such as “ruptured disc”, “slipped disc”, or “bulging disc”. When there is excessive stress placed through our spine, either at one specific time or repetitively over time, that stress can lead to the outer components of the disc bulging or tearing. In roughly 35% of symptomatic...
Is there Anything that I can do to Prevent Sciatica?
It's not always possible to prevent sciatica, and the condition can come back. To protect your back: Exercise regularly. To keep the back strong, work the core muscles — themuscles in the abdomen and lower back needed for good posture and alignment.A physical therapist can recommend exercises to help prevent common causes ofsciatica. Keep neutral...
What are some risk factors that contribute to my sciatica?
Risk factors for sciatica include: Age. Age-related changes in the spine, such as herniated discs and bone spurs, are the most common causes of sciatica.Obesity. Being overweight increases stress on the spine.Occupation. A job that requires twisting the back, carrying heavy loads or driving a motor vehicle for long periods might...