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… Condition Basics What is cervical disc herniation? The bones (vertebrae) that … or break open (rupture), in what is called a herniated or slipped disc. Herniated discs can … common in the neck (cervical) and lower back (lumbar) spine. The seven vertebrae between the …
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… pain, exercise, physiotherapy, or steroid injections instead. This decision aid is for … pain, exercise, physiotherapy, or steroid injections. If one of these things doesn't … daily tasks and activities easier. Steroid injections. These are shots that might be …
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… a lumbar herniated disc isn't pressing on a nerve, you may have an ache in your low back. … MRI or a CT scan. These tests may include: An electromyogram and nerve conduction test. A … (CT) Scan of the Spine Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies Magnetic …
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… and stiffness are first treated with ice or heat and with over-the-counter medicines. … and stiffness are first treated with ice or heat and with over-the-counter medicines. …
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… Surgery Overview Cervical spinal fusion is surgery that joins two or … while you recover. Why It Is Done Cervical spinal fusion joins two or more vertebrae in … pressure can be caused by things like spinal stenosis , a herniated disc , or the effects …
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… Surgery Overview Discectomy is surgery to remove lumbar (low back) herniated disc material that is pressing on a nerve root . It's often done as microdiscectomy, which uses a special microscope to …
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… twisting, and lifting. Why It Is Done Lumbar (low back) percutaneous discectomy may … loss of coordination, or loss of feeling. Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery? … How Well It Works Although surgery for a lumbar herniated disc doesn't work for …
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… Condition Basics What is degenerative disc disease? Degenerative disc disease isn't really a disease. It's a term used to describe the …
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… Conditions Basics What is cervical spinal stenosis? Cervical spinal stenosis is the …
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… neck easily. If there is pressure on a spinal nerve root , you might have pain that shoots … check for an illness or infection. Imaging, electromyogram, and nerve conduction tests You … Scan of the Head and Face Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies Magnetic …