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.
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 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.
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.
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.
This page on the eMedTV Web site describes the symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis associated with Tarlov cysts. These fluid-filled sacs usually do not cause pain, weakness, or nerve root compression, although these symptoms can occur.
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