Back Pain Articles
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Although most people will not need to see a doctor for back pain, numbness and tingling could be signs of a more serious condition. This segment of the eMedTV website discusses symptoms, treatment, and types of back pain, including acute and chronic.
Sciatica, as this eMedTV Web page explains, is a serious condition that can cause numbness and some loss of motor control over the leg. This page also describes the symptoms, causes, and factors that can affect treatment.
Lower back pain occurs most often in people between the ages of 30 and 50. This eMedTV article examines this common ailment in detail, which can be due to the aging process, but can also be a result of sedentary lifestyles with too little exercise.
This eMedTV article includes detailed information on spinal stenosis, which involves a narrowing of areas in the spine. It is most common in older men and women, and symptoms include pain or numbness in the legs or shoulders.
This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at chiropractic care, which entails hands-on therapy called manipulation. Licensing requirements, the goals of treatment, and various statistics are also provided.
Flexeril is a drug that is often prescribed to treat muscle spasms due to injuries or other muscle problems. This eMedTV page describes how Flexeril works, explains what you should know before taking the drug, and lists possible side effects.
This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at whiplash, including what causes it, common symptoms, and treatments options, such as muscle relaxants, physical therapy, and a cervical collar that is worn around the neck.
Piriformis syndrome is caused when the muscle with the same name compresses or irritates the sciatic nerve. This eMedTV article describes the symptoms and treatment options for this condition, which is a rare neuromuscular disorder.
People seeking lower back pain relief may try medications, complementary/alternative methods, or surgery. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at these and other pain-relief techniques, including ice and heat, bed rest, and exercise.
Back exercises such as partial sit-ups and bridges can reduce a person's risk of developing lower back pain. This eMedTV article includes information and pictures on the correct way to perform back exercises, which will help prevent lower back pain.
Back surgery is only used when other treatments have failed or if back pain is caused by a tumor, an infection, or a nerve root problem. This eMedTV article describes why people may need back surgery, such as those with a herniated disc or sciatica.
Common non-surgical chronic back pain treatment options include hot or cold packs, exercise, and medications. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the various back pain treatment options, including complementary and alternative therapy.
The severity of sciatica symptoms depend on how much of the sciatic nerve is compressed. This eMedTV article highlights both common and severe symptoms, ranging from burning low back pain to loss of muscle control.
This section of the eMedTV Web site provides a detailed look at options for sciatica pain relief, which include hot and cold compresses, pain-relieving medications, minimal bed rest, physical therapy, and surgery.
Analgesic back pain medications, such as aspirin and acetaminophen, are designed specifically to reduce pain. This eMedTV article discusses the types of prescribed and over-the-counter back pain medications that are used as a treatment for back pain.
This eMedTV page includes information about the spine and how it relates to lumbar spinal stenosis. The condition is generally the result of pressure on the lower part of the spinal cord or on nerve roots. Links to more information are also provided.
This eMedTV resource discusses various causes of lower back pain, such as injury or trauma, spinal degeneration, and spinal stenosis. Other conditions that may cause and require treatment by a physician can include bulging disc and sciatica.