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Treatment of Lumbar and Thoracic Spine Fracture
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Symptoms of Lumbar and Thoracic Spine Fracture

A spinal fracture refers to a break or damage to the spine's vertebral bones. Fractures can occur in any part of the spine, but lumbar and thoracic fractures are the most common. These types of fractures can result from high-impact sports injuries, car accidents, or falls from a height.  Lumbar Spine Fracture Symptoms: Severe and Constant Pain: A sudden onset of severe and constant back pain is the most common symptom of a lumbar spine fracture. The pain may be localized to the lower back but can also radiate to the hips and legs. The pain may worsen with movement,...

Treatment of Lumbar and Thoracic Spine Fracture
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Treatment of Lumbar and Thoracic Spine Fracture

Treatment of Lumbar and Thoracic Spine Fracture Lumbar and thoracic spine fractures can be a severe and potentially life-changing injury, causing significant pain and limiting mobility. These fractures can lead to further complications, including nerve damage, spinal cord injury, and chronic pain if left untreated. Fortunately, with prompt medical attention and appropriate treatment, many individuals with spine fractures can fully recover and regain their quality of life.  Some treatment plans include: Immobilisation: One of the first steps in treating a spine fracture is immobilising the affected area to prevent further damage. This may involve wearing a brace or cast for...

Effective Ways to Relieve Back Pain
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How to Relieve Back Pain – 3 Most Effective Ways

The most common form of back pain is associated with occupational and postural habits. Poor posture while sitting at the desk, lifting objects improperly, contact sports, and carrying an overloaded backpack daily, are examples of activities that can cause repetitive stress on your back muscles. This muscle strain can affect both the upper and lower parts of your back, and the higher the pain is in the back, the more serious the potential problems can become. Read More

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Dealing with Back Pain (Treatment in Singapore)

60-90% of the population will experience back pain in Singapore.  Chances are you or someone you know has suffered from back pain at some point in their life. It can catch you by surprise and drastically limit your mobility and function. 1 in 2 employees took 4-7 days off work for their back pain in the past year. It decreases productivity and one’s quality of life. However, back pain doesn’t have to be the norm. At the Singapore Sports and Orthopaedic Clinic, our experts can help you bounce back from back pain and prevent future incidents. What Causes Back Pain? The back...

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What to Expect with a Laminectomy in Singapore

A laminectomy procedure on the lower back is one of the most common procedures to treat spinal stenosis, a narrowing of space around the spinal cord. In a laminectomy, surgeons remove the lamina, a bony structure that protects the spinal cord, to relieve pressure causing neural issues and pain. Following a laminectomy surgery, orthopaedic care can aid in the recovery process and help you get back to feeling your best. Reasons for Undergoing a Laminectomy Essentially, a laminectomy is performed when other options to alleviate the problem fail to work - it is often a last resort. The spine is...

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Stiff Neck – Cause And Relief

Have you ever woke up to a stiff neck before? That uncomfortable and tight feeling that makes movement almost impossible and causing you a lot of discomfort throughout the entire day. Stiff neck are frequently experienced by many and it will usually go away by itself after a few days. You may rest assure that stiff neck is not an indication of any serious problems with your neck. A stiff neck is typically characterized by difficulty moving the neck, especially when trying to turn the head to the side. It may also be accompanied by a headache, neck pain, shoulder...

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3 Common Injuries From Weight Lifting

Everyone wants to be healthier and stronger. One way to do that is with a healthy diet plan and exercise, combining both cardio and strength training. While strength training is a great method of toning and getting stronger, there are some very common weight lifting injuries that you should be aware of before getting started. They range from shoulder injuries to knee and back injuries. Learning what they are and how to avoid them to be safe when lifting is key in making the type of progress you wish to make. Shoulder Injuries When you are performing such tasks as...

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Chronic Back Pain: Top 5 Common Misconceptions

Chronic back pain is a condition that many people go through but too often overlooked or treated with wrong methods because of common misconceptions. Like other similar medical conditions, chronic back pain should be diagnosed and can be treated and managed, as long as these mistaken beliefs are out of the way. 1) Resting in bed helps to recover from back pain. While resting in bed for 1 to 2 days is recommended to reduce stress on the discs of the spine and lessen the pain, any longer than that would backfire on the recovery. Long hours in bed would...

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4 Misconceptions About Epidural Steroid Injections

Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI) is commonly administered to patients suffering from lower back or leg pain. Lower back pain is due to the inflammation of spinal nerves, causing pain and discomfort to patients as the nerve passage is narrower compared to healthy patients. Corticosteroids are extremely strong pain relief medication that is injected directly into the area of concern, providing immediate relief. However, most patients undergo the procedure with the mentality that they will be "cured" from their lower back pain. This is a misconception of it and in fact, there are many more misconceptions out there about ESI. ESI...