If you have a herniated disc, don’t despair!  There are a number of treatments to help you reduce your pain and recover from your herniated disc. The first step would be to go to your doctor and have him/her confirm whether or not you are dealing with a herniated disc.  Go to your appointment prepared-make notes at home so that you can tell your doctor exactly when the pain started, how it originated (after a specific activity etc), and … [Read more...]

Have you ever had a herniated disc? It can be really painful and something that affects your whole life. And once you have had a herniated disc you are at a greater risk for suffering another one in the future.  And for those of you who haven’t had one, it is easy to take for granted that you do not have any back issues.  But a herniated disc is a very common back injury, one that is caused by every day activities as well as age and … [Read more...]

People try to find relief from all kinds of pain and sciatica pain is no different.  As with any kind of pain, sciatica pain can leave you thinking of nothing but how to relieve that pain. Is it Important to Know What Kind of Pain I Have? When treating pain it is important to know where the pain is coming from so that it can be treated properly and efficiently. For example some pain may be dealt with by taking pain medication; other pain may … [Read more...]

There are a number of treatment options for you if you suffer from sciatica back pain.  Dealing with any pain is frustrating and can be debilitating. And it can be even more frustrating when you don’t know what is causing it because then you don’t know the best way to treat and fix it. Thankfully with all the medical advances in technology today, there is a good chance that your doctor can determine exactly what kind of pain you are … [Read more...]

Do you have a herniated disc? And are you wondering how it got there?  There are a number of circumstances that contribute to or cause a herniated disc which is a disc that has ruptured and come into contact with a spinal nerve. They range from things that are in our realm of control to things that we can’t do anything about! As well, your herniated disc could be the result of one cause whereas someone else’s could be the result of a … [Read more...]

Did you know that sciatica pain is not a diagnosis it’s actually a symptom?  Your sciatica pain could be a symptom of an underlying condition such as spinal stenosis, herniated disc or piriformos syndrome.  If you have sciatica pain it is a good idea to seek medical attention to determine exactly what is causing your sciatica pain so that it can be treated properly.  There are certain factors that can contribute to your underlying … [Read more...]