Why Aren t Artificial Discs the Standard Yet?
For many patients struggling with chronic neck or back pain, the question seems straightforward: if a damaged spinal disc can be replaced while preserving motion, why isn’t that the standard treatment?
Source: Spine Health Foundation
Spinal Stenosis: 6 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Falling
Lumbar spinal stenosis increases the risk of injury from falling because the stenosis compresses the nerves that control leg strength, balance and coordination. Here are recommendations for fall prevention if you have lumbar spinal stenosis:
Source: Spine-health
Exercises to Avoid with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
If you have lumbar spinal stenosis, the goal while exercising is to keep the spine in a "neutral" or slightly flexed (forward-leaning) position. However, many standard exercises do the exact opposite, forcing the lower back into an arch that can trigger a flare-up.
Source: Spine-health
6 safe exercises for a herniated disk
Healthcare professionals may recommend a physical therapy program for people with a herniated disk that includes gentle exercises, stretches, and movements to help relieve pain and improve mobility. This article looks at some exercises that can help relieve pain, speed recovery, and prevent a herniated disk from recurring.
Source: Medical News Today
What Is Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal stenosis involves a narrowing of the spinal canal, leading to compression of the spinal cord or nerves, commonly due to osteoarthritis. This condition (commonly caused by osteoarthritis) can cause pain and numbness in various body parts, with treatment options available to manage symptoms effectively.
Source: Verywell Health
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