5 exercises after a spine surgery

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Spinal surgery is a major surgery and post rehabilitation is extremely important in getting patients back to full health quickly. The ability to return back to post surgery status depends not only on how successful the surgery is but also the rehabilitative program that the doctor has set. Exercise is extremely important to recovery after surgery. Exercise will help to get rid of fatigue and aid in a smooth transition back to daily activities. Exercise also helps to decrease further back pain. One excellent low impact exercise is walking. Walking Walking causes almost no spinal irritation and helps to alignRead more

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Risk & Side Effects of Epidural Injections

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Epidural injections are administered to patients suffering from back inflammation and/or pain. The medicine is delivered directly into the epidural space, the area surrounding the spinal cord and nerves. Epidural injections contain corticosteroid in them. Corticosteroid mimics the hormone cortisone and hydrocortisone, which reduces inflammation of the affected nerves, relieving pain albeit temporary. As with all medicine, it carries certain risks with it and although rare, is still a possibility. Risks Infection As epidural injections are an invasive procedure, infections can occur at the injection site if the needles are unclean. However, this only occurs to 0.01% of all injectionsRead more

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Discectomy Surgery Recovery for Fenestration Spine

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When the spinal disc protrudes out or herniates, a lot of pressure is placed on the spinal cord and nerves, resulting in severe pain, numbness or even paralysis. Fenestration and discectomy surgery for the spine is a minimally invasive surgery done by cutting a hole in the vertebral bone known as the lamina. Through this method, the disc can be removed without causing any instability to the spine. Recovery time differs from each patient and most patients will wake up to leg pain caused by sciatica. However, the pain will go away within a couple of weeks as the recoveryRead more

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Dealing With Slipped Disc – Treatment & Surgery

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Situated between the vertebrae of our spines are protective, shock absorbing cushions called discs. The disc makes the spine strong and stable and gives the spine the ability to take stress. However when a s disc splits or ruptures and bulges out of its original position, it causes tremendous pain and discomfort to the patient. This is known as slipped disc. Causes Slipped disc can be caused by many factors. Most common factors include aging and a loss of elasticity of the discs, sudden heavy twisting or turning and large strain forces from physical activities. Slip Disc Treatment For minorRead more

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Top 9 Epidural Side Effects for Back Pain Treatment

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Epidural steroid injections are commonly used for the treatment of back pain. It injects a powerful anti-inflammatory with a local anesthetic pain relief medicine directly around the spinal nerves, providing immediate pain relief. However, even the best drugs in the world are not without the dreadful side effects. Side effects from epidural steroid injections are rare but not uncommon. No more than 3 doses of treatment should be given within a 12 months period with each treatment spaced at least 2 months apart from each other. Infection Infections occurring are rare nowadays due to the advanced technique and the usageRead more

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Top 3 Lumbar Spine Exercises for Back Pain

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The lumbar spine, also commonly known as the “lower back” is one of the easiest places to be injured if the muscles there are weak. There are 3 main back pain exercises tailored for this particular region namely the stabilization, concentric and stretching exercises. Stabilization exercises Exercise ball bridges Exercise ball bridges are an advanced form of stabilization exercises that introduces unpredictable movements that the body must respond to produced by the movements of the exercise ball. It strengthens the erector spine muscles that run along the lumbar spine which works together with the rest of the core muscles toRead more

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Top 5 Sciatica Causes for Back Pain

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One of the most common complaints among the most back pain conditions could be sciatica. On a positive note, back pain problems could be treated once you understand the type of back pain you are currently suffering.  However, back pain problems can be the most difficult and challenging cases to be tackled and handled by doctors and patients. Here are the 5 causes of sciatica for back pain: Lumbar Bulging or Herniated Disc Non-contained disc disorder is a case of herniated disc that occurs when the nucleus breaks through an annulus. When a disc bulges or herniates, disc material canRead more

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3 Types of Back Pain

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Before seeking for medical treatment on your back pain issues, it is good to understand and define the types of back pain you are experiencing so as to find the right treatment or ways to control your condition. Here are the types of back pain that has been separated into 3 catergories: Acute pain One of the most common type of back pain is acute pain. Such acute pains are usually related to tissue damage and can potentially last for about 3 to 6 months. You are likely to experience a cutting sensation on your back or needle pricking sensationRead more

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4 Benefits & Risks for Back Pain Surgery

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Back pain is certainly one of the most terrible injuries you can have. Research shows that back pain is the most frequent cause of activity limitation in people younger than 45 years old. There are many different causes why one gets back pain. Some of the pain might be an acute while the others are long-term pain. Treatment of long-term back pains ranges from simple exercises at home to surgery by specialize orthopedics. Surgeries can be quite complicated and it should only be done when there is unbearable pain that causes instability in movement, or nerve problems that causes inabilityRead more

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Top 3 Simple & Safe Back Pain Exercises At Home

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There are many reasons why people are suffering from back pain problems today. One of the most common contributing factors to back pain problems is the effect of muscles strain that happens when there is an unexpected twist or force being exerted to your back. Besides that, a pull to one or several muscles in the back may also result to a tear in the muscle which will further worsen the condition. Some back pain issues require medical attention and treatment, yet some could be treated with exercises with the aim of improving your back pain problems. Here are theRead more

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