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Sciatica Treatment
Treatment options for sciatica include physical therapy, medication, epidural steroid injections, and surgery.
Cervical Spine Surgery
Cervical spine surgeries, which can be open or minimally invasive, are done to remove bone spurs or herniated discs and to create additional space for nerve tissue.
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis occurs from various causes, typically with pain in the leg. There are several nonsurgical and surgical treatment options available.
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
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Stiff Neck Symptoms and Causes Animation
A stiff neck is characterized by pain, soreness, and discomfort while attempting to turn the head in any direction.
Lower Back Pain Causes and Symptoms Video
Chronic pain in the lower back may be caused by the discs or the joints of the spine.
Cervical Herniated Disc Video
See what a cervical herniated disc looks like and understand its symptoms, causes, and treatments in this animated cervical herniated disc video.
Sciatica Causes and Symptoms Video
Sciatica is leg pain caused by a problem in the low back. Watch an animated video that details the causes and symptoms of sciatica.
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Home remedies that treat inflammation and reduce pressure on the spinal discs provide pain relief and facilitate healing from a herniated disc in the lower back.
Explore some common causes of back stiffness to help you discuss your symptoms with your doctor in a more productive way.
Learn about how knee pain may feel with sciatica ,as well as, common examples of lower back and other conditions that mimic sciatica pain in the knee.
Lower back pain can significantly increase during functional activities, such as sitting, getting up from a seated position, or bending forward. Here are a few potential reasons why this type of pain can occur.
