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Conditions Basics What is cervical spinal stenosis? Cervical spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck. The spinal canal is the open area in the bones (vertebrae) that make up …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… back to work after 4 to 6 weeks. But it may take a few months to get back to your usual … back to work after 4 to 6 weeks. But it may take a few months to get back to your usual …
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… in the spine that can happen as you get older. These changes include thickening of … stenosis usually gets worse gradually over months to years. If you have symptoms that … stenosis usually gets worse gradually over months to years. If you have symptoms that …
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Surgery Overview Laminectomy is the most common type of surgery done to treat lumbar (low back) spinal stenosis . This is also called decompression surgery. This surgery is done to relieve pressure …
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Treatment Overview The purpose of physiotherapy is to decrease your pain and help you slowly return to your normal activities. It may reduce pain in the soft tissues, such as your muscles, ligaments, …
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… cord injury Spinal cord injury: Adapting your home Spinal cord injury: Abdominal thrust … a wheelchair Spinal cord injury: Talking with your partner about sex Spinal cord injury: Your rehabilitation team Back problems and …
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… test checks your spinal canal, bones, and joints. How is cervical spondylosis treated? … . In some cases, a shot of medicine in the joint area may offer short-term relief. For a … test checks your spinal canal, bones, and joints. How is cervical spondylosis treated? …
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… your feelings, communicate your needs, and be physically and emotionally intimate. Rehab … learn new ways of doing daily tasks, such as eating, bathing, dressing, writing, or … injuries. These tips can help keep skin healthy when you have an SCI. Prevent constant …
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… rupture of membranes (pPROM). This means your water breaks long before it should. Preterm … rupture of membranes (pPROM). This means your water breaks long before it should. Preterm …
