Numbness. Tingling. Shooting pain down your arm or leg. That “electric” pain isn’t something to ignore. Could it be a nerve issue coming from your spine? Is exercise damaging my spine, or am I just doing too much too soon?
Spinal infections such as discitis or vertebral osteomyelitis are uncommon but serious conditions that require early diagnosis and treatment. Is exercise damaging my spine, or am I just doing too much too soon?
If physiotherapy hasn’t eased your joint or spine pain after months, it may not be about “pushing harder”; it may be time to reassess. Is exercise damaging my spine, or am I just doing too much too soon?
When chronic back pain or spinal instability interferes with daily life, one option often discussed is spinal fusion surgery.
When chronic back pain or spinal instability interferes with daily life, one option often discussed is spinal fusion surgery.
A slipped disc (or herniated disc) happens when the soft inner core of an intervertebral disc pushes through its tougher outer layer. This can irritate nearby nerves, causing pain, numbness or weakness.
Have you ever felt a sharp, shooting pain that travels from your lower back down to your leg? You might be dealing with sciatica.
If you’ve been diagnosed with a herniated disc or suspect you might have one, here’s how our spine specialists approach treatment without going under the knife.
That sudden twinge in your back, the sharp pain shooting down your leg, or the tingling in your toes, are all telltale signs of a slipped disc. Also referred to as a herniated disc, this condition can throw a wrench in your daily life. But does it always mean you need surgery, or is there a chance it can heal on its own?
You twist a little wrong, or maybe you try to lift something that’s just a bit too heavy and suddenly, that annoying back pain comes back with a vengeance.
