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Activities to Avoid with Herniated Disc

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Every individual vertebra of your spine is protected by a cushion known as a spinal disc. This disc keeps bones from rubbing against each other. Typically, this kind of disc is hard on the outside but softer in the center. A herniated disc occurs when the hard exterior is replaced by that soft inner material. … Read more

Does Smoking Cause Back Pain?

by Dr. Yashar

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The scientific consensus is overwhelming. Smoking is terrible for your health. Unfortunately, many people who smoke view the side effects as something that will affect them in the distant future rather than in the present. When discussing the negative health ramifications of smoking, we tend to focus on cancer and heart disease. People depicted in … Read more

Pinched Nerve Symptoms

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If you are experiencing pain throughout your body, and you are unable to identify the source or cause of the pain, you may be dealing with a pinched nerve. Nerves are found all throughout the body, from the brain to the toes, and pain can occur anywhere along the nervous system. This sometimes makes it … Read more

Why Does My Arm Fall Asleep at Night?

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We have all been there. You swap positions in your sleep, lay directly on top of your arm, and wake up with a sensationless noodle attached to your shoulder. Using your other hand, you massage the blood back into the limb, suffering the cost in the form of burning pins and needles as sensation returns. … Read more

Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Known by the distinctive pain in the nerves of your hands and fingers, carpal tunnel syndrome is signified by painful pressure on the median nerve in your hand. Patients who are suffering from untreated carpal tunnel syndrome are likely to experience a lot of pain in their wrists, hands, and forearms. Knowing the causes of … Read more

Understanding Brachial Plexus Injuries

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What is the Brachial Plexus? If we want to being understanding brachial plexus injury, we first need to learn a bit more. The term “brachial plexus” refers to a group of nerves. Specifically, it covers those that control movement and sensation in several body parts. These are: Shoulders Arms Wrists Hands Injuries to this network … Read more

How Traveling Causes Back Pain

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The back is certainly one of the most complex parts of the body, and also one of the most vulnerable. The spine is the center of control for our movements and feelings. We use our backs while we walk, sit, run, lift, and even sleep. It’s no secret that bending your back in an uncomfortable … Read more

Does Spinal Stenosis Cause Pain?

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Spinal stenosis is the medical term for a condition where the spinal canal becomes abnormally narrow and begins to exert pressure on the spinal cord. According to the American College of Rheumatology, it is a fairly common condition, especially in patients over 50, who regularly develop spinal stenosis as a result of osteoarthritis. As of … Read more

Is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Serious?

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The honest answer is, it depends. The symptoms can be uncomfortable or even debilitating depending on the type and severity of your thoracic outlet syndrome, so let’s start by looking at what TOS is and the different forms it takes. To get in touch with a top neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, look no further than … Read more

Weighing the Risks of Back Surgery

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Chronic pain due to back problems is one of the worst things in the world to live with. Being in constant discomfort without relief is irritating, depressing, and maddening. There are some major procedures available to help relieve or eliminate this pain. Most patients are curious about whether the benefits outweigh the risks. When it comes to the risks of back surgery, you should understand your considerations thoroughly before making a final decision.