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Low Back Pain- Sacroiliac Joint Animation – Everything You Need To Know – Dr. Nabil Ebraheim, M.D.
Educational video describing the sacroiliac joint as a source of low back pain. Due to the proximity of the sacroiliac joint to the hip and the spine, pain of SI joint origin may be attributed to a hip or spine condition rather than the sacroiliac joint itself. SI joint pain is an unappreciated problem causing low back pain . Clinical and radiological evaluation is not usually reliable. The only reliable method for diagnosing SI joint pain is by injection.
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Got a Crook Back? Go and See a Dorn Spinal Therapist
Peter, 43, is an active man who prides himself on his fitness. He does a lot of jogging, cycling, yoga and of course plays active games with his 3 kids, aged 8, 11 and 13.
He was getting aware of a worsening pain in the lower Back, which at times seemed to spread into his buttocks and down his right leg. As a consequence that leg at times felt weaker than usual, sometimes even numb.
These symptoms are typical of a pinched nerve in the Back. The nerves to the legs exit the spine in the lower back, so if they are pinched, pain, weakness or numbness in a leg may result. But how exactly does a nerve become pinched?
Our backs are made of many small bones called vertebrae, arranged in a vertical but S-shaped column. This shape helps in shock absorption and provides flexibility to our body, respectively back. Between one vertebrae and the next we have a soft cushion called a Spinal disc. These disks also give our backs their flexibility and are an important part in shock absorption.
But, as we get older, these discs may become damaged and bulge out or even rupture. At this point it is called a herniated or prolapsed disc. But if the damaged disc then begins to press on the spinal cord or nerves in the spine we can experience nerve pinching and pain which in severe cases can even lead to immobility.
In general symptoms like weakness, numbness or tingling are the result of nerve pinching. As this occurs most commonly in the lower back, to be precise in the area of the lumbar vertebra 4, 5 and sacral vertebra 1, the nerves to the lower limbs are affected, and hence that is where the symptoms are felt. The pain is often a rather sharp pain, sometimes it can also be felt as a dull pain and is called Sciatica. This comes from the sciatic nerve which is mostly being pinched in this lower back when the described symptoms occur.
On examination we might find that a patient’s leg is weaker on the pain affected side and that the reflexes on this side are not as brisk. We would also expect that an area over the lower back where the nerve is pinched would be tender on touch.
Immediate therapy for sciatica includes rest, pain relief and avoiding activities that aggravate the condition. In order to relax the pain you can also take an anti inflammatory or a pain killer but you should as quick as possible see a therapist of your choice.
But what choices do you have?
Well there is of course your GP who will give you various options of pain treatment. Then there is physio therapy which might help given you are doing all the exercises on a regular basis for quite some time, even when you don’t feel the pain anymore. And chiropractic or osteopathic treatments which can be long and painful for your wallet and in some cases very traumatic for your body, depending how you respond to high velocity movement treatments and manipulation.
But now there is also a new treatment available called Dorn Spinal Therapy. This gentle but very effective treatment form comes from Germany and over there is now one of the most sought after treatment for any kind of back pain and for many people has proven to be the one and only treatment that has helped them overcome years of pain and unsuccessful treatments. Dorn Spinal Therapy is a holistic treatment which involves leg length balancing, balancing of the sacro-iliac area and alignment of the vertebrae. All in a non violent procedure and with very few treatment repetitions. For more information please go to www.backcaresolutions.net Dorn Spinal Therapy is ideal when combined with massage therapy or any other treatments adressing muscular skelettal issues and the results speak for themselves. So why go to use drugs or other invasive treatments when there is a real alternative to fix a crook back.
A dull
Barbara E Simon
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Understanding Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal resulting in a lack of space to accommodate the nerves.
The spinal canal contains the nerves that connect to the skin and Muscles of the legs. A normal size canal has sufficient space to hold these nerves. But, as a person ages, the canal is subject to narrowing. The narrowing may not always result in problems. But if the narrowing causes pinching of the spinal nerves, problems will develop.
Spinal stenosis isn’t always caused by degeneration due to age. It can also be due to tumors, herniated discs, and injuries resulting from accidents. Spinal stenosis can even be present at birth but this is rare.
The symptoms of spinal stenosis vary depending upon the location of the compressed Nerve. If the nerves in your neck or shoulder are pinched, you will experience pain in this area.
If the pressure is on the nerves that control your balance, you will tend to be clumsy or fall easily.
When the stenosis results from a herniated disc, the pain will begin in your hip or buttocks and travel down the back of your leg. In this case, the pain is confined to one side of your body but increases when you sit.
If the pinched nerves are in your lower lumbar region, you can have a condition known as false claudication. People with this problem have pain and cramping in their legs make it difficult to stand straight in one position for long periods of time. Sitting down relieves the discomfort. Walking is easier when bending forward which is why many people with spinal stenosis prefer to shop at stores that have shopping carts. Leaning forward on the cart makes walking much easier. False claudication also makes downhill walking difficult.
There is another form of claudication called vascular claudication, which is a blockage in the arteries in the legs. This also causes pain and cramping but unlike false claudication, it gets worse when walking up hill and gets better when you stand still.
Other symptoms of spinal stenosis are numbness in the arms, hands, feet, or legs and loss of bladder or bowel control. People who experience the numbness need to be careful, as it is possible to injure the body part and not be aware of it due to reduced sensitivity.
Anyone have problems with bowel or bladder control need to consult their physician immediately.
Doctors use radiographs and MRI’s (magnetic resonance imaging) to diagnose spinal stenosis. The radiographs show whether arthritis is present and if there is any slippage of the vertebrae. The MRI scan is needed to detect whether or not there is any pinching of the nerves. There are also special tests available for people who cannot have an MRI.
There are two basic types of treatment for spinal stenosis – surgical and nonsurgical.
Nonsurgical treatments involve physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication, and epidural steroid injections.
People need to be cautious about the anti-inflammatory medications as many of these have serious side effects. They should be thoroughly discussed with the doctor prior to taking the medications.
The steroid medication is injected directly into the nerve roots within the spinal canal. There are less side effects with this treatment and sometimes it will allow patients to avoid surgery.
The non-surgical treatments are only useful for providing relief from symptoms. They do not decrease the narrowing of the canal.
There are two types of surgical treatments. One, called decompression, consists of removing the bone and soft tissues that are pinching the nerve.
The other involves a spinal fusion during which two or more vertebrae are permanently fused together.
Surgery is usually viewed as a last resort to be attempted when all other treatments fail. However, if there is loss of bladder or bowel control, surgery will be performed immediately.
Brenda Williams
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Understanding Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal resulting in a lack of space to accommodate the nerves.
The spinal canal contains the nerves that connect to the skin and muscles of the legs. A normal size canal has sufficient space to hold these nerves. But, as a person ages, the canal is subject to narrowing. The narrowing may not always result in problems. But if the narrowing causes pinching of the spinal nerves, problems will develop.
Spinal stenosis isn’t always caused by degeneration due to age. It can also be due to tumors, herniated discs, and injuries resulting from accidents. Spinal stenosis can even be present at birth but this is rare.
The symptoms of spinal stenosis vary depending upon the location of the compressed nerve. If the nerves in your neck or shoulder are pinched, you will experience pain in this area.
If the pressure is on the nerves that control your balance, you will tend to be clumsy or fall easily.
When the stenosis results from a herniated disc, the pain will begin in your hip or buttocks and travel down the back of your leg. In this case, the pain is confined to one side of your body but increases when you sit.
If the pinched nerves are in your lower lumbar region, you can have a condition known as false claudication. People with this problem have pain and cramping in their legs make it difficult to stand straight in one position for long periods of time. Sitting down relieves the discomfort. Walking is easier when bending forward which is why many people with spinal stenosis prefer to shop at stores that have shopping carts. Leaning forward on the cart makes walking much easier. False claudication also makes downhill walking difficult.
There is another form of claudication called vascular claudication, which is a blockage in the arteries in the legs. This also causes pain and cramping but unlike false claudication, it gets worse when walking up hill and gets better when you stand still.
Other symptoms of spinal stenosis are numbness in the arms, hands, feet, or legs and loss of bladder or bowel control. People who experience the numbness need to be careful, as it is possible to injure the body part and not be aware of it due to reduced sensitivity.
Anyone have problems with bowel or bladder control need to consult their physician immediately.
Doctors use radiographs and MRI’s (magnetic resonance imaging) to diagnose spinal stenosis. The radiographs show whether arthritis is present and if there is any slippage of the vertebrae. The MRI scan is needed to detect whether or not there is any pinching of the nerves. There are also special tests available for people who cannot have an MRI.
There are two basic types of treatment for spinal stenosis – surgical and nonsurgical.
Nonsurgical treatments involve physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication, and epidural steroid injections.
People need to be cautious about the anti-inflammatory medications as many of these have serious side effects. They should be thoroughly discussed with the doctor prior to taking the medications.
The steroid medication is injected directly into the nerve roots within the spinal canal. There are less side effects with this treatment and sometimes it will allow patients to avoid surgery.
The non-surgical treatments are only useful for providing relief from symptoms. They do not decrease the narrowing of the canal.
There are two types of surgical treatments. One, called decompression, consists of removing the bone and soft tissues that are pinching the nerve.
The other involves a spinal fusion during which two or more vertebrae are permanently fused together.
Surgery is usually viewed as a last resort to be attempted when all other treatments fail. However, if there is loss of bladder or bowel control, surgery will be performed immediately.
Brenda Williams
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Your Everyday Activities are Contributing to Your Back Pain Pilates Can Help
Hunching, bending, and slouching are just a couple of bad habits we have acquired over the years. Usually begin in childhood and follow us into adulthood, where the problems tend to arise. Unfortunately, many of us are unaware of these bad habits, which makes most of us likely candidates for back pain. You do not have to have a health condition to have chronic back pain. Not even have to be seniors. Back pain can strike anytime, any age.
The people working behind a desk for life may not realize it, but they are doing much damage to their backs by slouching. As indicated above, people tend to do it unconsciously. Over time, an accumulation of stress and tension is applied, and the damage is done. Other cases in the daily activities that damage when the back is us. Slouching when standing without holding your shoulders down and back in a relaxed fashion can put a lot of stress on the back and neck. Another activity in which damage to the rear is possible is when the dream. A bad mattress can damage the spine of the natural alignment, which can result in back pain. You might also feel pain in the neck and shoulders when sleeping on a bad mattress.
When your back is damaged, you may not feel in the beginning, so they continue to practice the same activities that we always have, without corrections. Pilates exercises and were intended to correct the alignment of the spine. This type of exercise consists of a series of small, efficient, and powerful movements that strengthen the muscles that have been undone in the ebb and flow of daily activities. You will be able to tighten and tone the buttocks, abdominal muscles, back and muscles, increasing your body’s strength.
At some point in most of the lives of people who suffer some form of back discomfort. It is inevitable. We are accustomed to slouching and poor posture habits, and catch up with us. In severe cases, the discs are herniated, and sometimes may develop arthritis. The alignment is crooked, and all bodily functions are put off. Talk about pain! Stiffness, numbness, tingling, and burning are just some of the very real feelings that people live with suffering from back pain. Frequent doctor’s visits are a very common reality for a lot of people too. How to get rushed to the emergency room is also very common in the world of terrible back pain.
Pilates and stretching techniques can help to correct even the worst back problems. Once the force and restore alignment, everything else follows. Ultimately, you are more aware and conscious of their position, and much more knowledge on how to alleviate signs of back pain. Through Pilates, no more drugs, doctor visits, or annoying bouts of pain. Only an effort at self healthy, natural alignment.
Yvonne Corilla
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