Disc herniation on MRI

Everything You Need to Know About Disc Herniations

Disc herniations and bulges are the most common condition we see in the office, no question. Intervertebral discs are crucial for spine function, but they can become damaged over time due to age, injury, or wear and tear. This can lead to problems like herniated discs, where the inner gel leaks out and presses on nearby nerves, causing pain, numbness, or weakness. They can occur anywhere in the spine, although they occur most frequently in the low back and neck.…

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The Truth About Piriformis Syndrome

The Truth About Piriformis Syndrome

I've never had a true case of piriformis syndrome in my office. For those of you who have been previously diagnosed with this condition, this is going to be controversial. Now, I can't say with absolute certainty that I've never had a case because I've treated a lot of patients over the years. Perhaps I am forgetting one. But, this condition is rare and overdiagnosed and I can't think of a single one in recent memory. How can this be?…

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Stop stretching your sciatica

Sciatica? Stop Stretching!

Have you ever felt a sudden onset of pain in the butt, hamstring or down the calf? Maybe it even felt like burning or tingling? Your back may hurt too, and getting up from sitting feels brutal. Your first instinct to to try to stretch your legs, and it actually feels worse! Unfortunately, you may be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica is one of the most common conditions we treat in our clinic, so don't worry, we're here to help! What is…

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Woman with sciatic pain holding her leg

Preventing & Fixing Sciatica

In the midst of a viral outbreak sweeping the globe, we have been relegated to staying at home in order to contain the spread. All this extra time at home has lead to increased amount of time sitting down for long periods of time. This is a perfect example of when sciatica may make an appearance. What is sciatica? Sciatica is a symptom that can occur as a result of a few different conditions. Yes, that's right; sciatica is a…

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