Archive for August, 2008

can cervical spinal stenosis cause numbness in the head?

August 27th, 2008

it is a combination of tingling and pressure mostly on the lower back part of my head
It might. My uncle had lower back stenosis and it caused numbness in the lower extremities. He had surgery when he was 78 and did fine. Better check with your doctor.
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Podcast: Lumbar Laminectomy and Transforaminal Lumbar…

August 17th, 2008

Healthcare professionals and public audiences from around the globe are invited to watch real time through the web as internationally recognized spine specialists from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia demonstrate a lumbar laminectomy and a transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, or TLIF. Performed to alleviate severe, chronic lower back and leg pain associated with herniated [...]

How does spinal decompression help with back pain?

August 14th, 2008

I have an L5 disc bulge and want to avoid surgery. I've seen the ads for spinal decompression and want to learn more about it. what reasearch is out there?
I am not looking for opinions about this therapy just facts, so please do not answer this question if you are an angry person [...]

What can cause pain in the leg bone from below the knee down the pain is terrible,notheg helps?

August 13th, 2008

the pain was only when I was off my feet, but has started hurting when I am on my feet no injuries to that leg, pain is only in right leg. Nothing seems to help, darvaset helps some but dose not take the pain away.
Could be what is known as shin splints. You [...]

How long should you have pain after a herniated disk?

August 6th, 2008

I had surgery for a herniated disk at L4-5 last February. I'm still off work because of pain & difficulty sleeping. I've been looking for work in my field in the last few months with no luck so far. During a blizzard & cold snap this week my pain has really increased. [...]

Is it normal for a lump to form on the lumbar spine 3 weeks after a lumbar laminectomy?

August 3rd, 2008

My fiance had his 4th lumbar surgery (this time laminectomy) and now there is a rock solid lump on his spine right above the incision. Does this indicate spinal weakness or is it normal? The docs said they would have to watch for spinal slippage.
Based on your description, I would schedule an appointment with your [...]