What is a Spinal Stenosis? Spinal Stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal or areas between the vertebrae begin to narrow and compress the nerve root, and in severe cases the spinal cord. This condition can often cause neck and back pain, sciatica, muscle...
What is a buldging disc? The Discs in your spine are made up of a soft center jelly type substance surrounded by a tougher cartilagenous exterior. If enough pressure is created on the disc, the soft center can push through the exterior can create a buldge. Visualize...
What is a Pinched Nerve? A pinched nerve is where one of the spinal nerves is compressed leading to a decrease in the vital life sustaining signals a nerve carries. The condition can affect the important messages your brain sends to all the organs, tissues, and cells...
What is a Slipped Disc? A slipped disc is synonymous with a herniated, buldging, or prolapsed disc. It is more of a laymans term used to describe the often very painful symptoms that can accompany the condition. This situation is when the jelly type substance of the...
People often suffer from lower back pain. In fact, lower back pain is one of the most common physical symptoms a person can have. Many people love to diagnose themselves with a Herniated or Bulging Disc when in fact they aren’t sure what they have. I recently had...
