Health Blog Category: Back Pain
Physical Therapy Can Relieve Your Herniated Disc Pain
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Do you ever find yourself complaining about persistent lower back pain? You could be suffering from a herniated disc. Herniated discs can occur anywhere along the spine, but they are most common in the lower back. Back pain can be caused by a variety of medical conditions, but in many cases, it is caused by a herniated disc.
According to The National Institute of Health, “The highest prevalence [of herniated disc cases] is among people aged 30-50 years, with a male to female ratio of 2:1.
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Are you constantly forgetting to sit up straight? Do you have shoulder pain after a long day at work or have noticed you’re developing a hunchback? If so, you may have Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS). This is a fairly common ailment that affects people of all ages!
UCS is a muscle imbalance in the head and shoulders that is common in people who sit at a desk or sit with poor posture for the majority of the day.
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Could Your Back Pain be Caused by a Herniated Disc? Find out with Physical Therapy
Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a variety of potential problems – including one or more herniated discs.
How do you know whether you have a herniated disc or it’s just good old back pain? One telltale sign can be where the pain is located.
With a herniated disc, the pain is typically located in the lumbar spine.
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Did you know that the spine contains 24 bones? Of those bones, 5 of them are located in the lower back. In addition to these bones, the spine also contains several nerves and intervertebral discs. The spine is such a complex part of the body that it is not uncommon for pain to occur from time to time.
However, sometimes pain can be the cause of an underlying condition, such as a herniated disc.
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Has a friend or family member ever told you they have a “slipped disc”? You’ve probably heard the term a few times, however, it’s actually a misnomer, since discs don’t actually ever “slip” but either degenerate, bulge, or herniate.
Painful? Maybe. Annoying? Absolutely. Fortunately, a physical therapist can treat all these issues!
The latter condition, called disc herniation, occurs when the outer layer of the disc tears. This allows the disc’s inner gel-like substance to leak out into the surrounding joint area.
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Looking to Rid Yourself of Chronic Back Pain? Here’s 5 Reasons You Should Contact A Physical Therapist To Help
Do You Want To End Your Chronic Back Pain? Physical Therapy is Your Answer!
Do you struggle with chronic back pain that you fear will always keep you from living the life you want? Well, the good news is that you are not alone. 16 million adults experience persistent or chronic back pain in a study done by Georgetown University.
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There are many reasons why one may develop back or neck pain. Anything that causes the spine’s anatomy to change can result in back pain, such as lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or osteoarthritis. Neck pain is most commonly caused by muscle strains, which can develop as a result of a cervical herniated disc, cervical degenerative disc disease, or cervical osteoarthritis.
Back and neck pain may range from mild to severe, and you may experience accompanying symptoms.
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Did you know that studies say approximately 90% of people will be plagued by back or neck pain at some point in their lives? While it is a common complaint, it can sometimes be difficult to determine where the pain is originating on your own.
Sometimes pain in one area can travel to another part of the body. For example, if your pain is originating in your back or neck, it can sometimes also be felt in the head, arms, or legs.
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According to the World Health Organization, about 149 million workdays are lost because of back pain. Back pain is extremely common – in fact, 60-70% of people across industrialized nations experience back pain. If you are living with it, you know how limiting it can be to your daily life. That’s why it’s important to consult with a physical therapist as soon as it starts. The longer you wait, the more likely it becomes that it may progress into a more serious issue.
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