Injury chiropractic scientist, Dr. Alexander Jimenez looks at how knees can be hyperextended and hurt during sport -- and the way they can be treated. Knee hyperextension injures could be chronic or acute in their presentation and are often very painful. Structures that are most frequently injured because of knee hyperextension are the infrapatella fat pad (IPFP) or in the… Read More
There are a number of important factors to take into consideration, such as the timing of when an MRI scan must be performed and limitations with interpretation of findings, to get an MRI scan for herniated discs. To begin with, the difficulty with the results of an MRI scan, as with a number of other diagnostic studies, is that… Read More
Exercise is a frequent component of disc treatment. Your pain will be reduced by maintaining a proactive approach and help ensure the long-term health of your spine. A herniated disc may need 1 or 2 days rest to relieve pain. You need to resist the desire to lie in bed for days at a time since your muscles need… Read More
Herniated Discs: Chiropractic care is a nonsurgical treatment option for discs. But what is a chiropractor's approach to healing a herniated disc? With the exception of the initial 2 vertebrae in the neck--the atlas (C1) and the axis (C2), there is an intervertebral disc between each vertebra of the spine. Discs supply flexibility, and act as a shock absorber… Read More
Several lumbar spine (lower back) disorders can cause sciatica. Sciatica is often described as moderate to intense pain at the left or right leg. Sciatica is caused by compression of at least one of the 5 places of nerve roots in the lower spine. Sometimes physicians call a radiculopathy sciatica. Radiculopathy is a term used to refer to pain, numbness,… Read More
Pain that travels from the back down the leg and into the foot is known as sciatica, which is an overall expression for pain that is excruciating. The term does not clarify why, or what tissue is injured. In reality accidents can cause gastrointestinal pain, together with piriformis syndrome, lumbar spinal disc herniations, and sprains being the three most frequent… Read More
Herniated discs are a common condition that can occur anywhere along the back or spine, but most often affects the lower back or neck region of the spine. Also known as a slipped disc or ruptured disc, a herniated disc develops when one or several of the pads found between the vertebrae moves from position and presses on adjacent… Read More
A herniated (ruptured or "slipped") disc results whenever a disc moves from place or bulges and puts pressure on the nerves or nerve roots. This kind of injury is comparatively common. Repetitive movements, lifting, being obese, and high-impact injuries, as well as simply the aging process, can cause a herniated disc. As we age, we become more prone to… Read More
Exactly how effective are injury-prevention programs in soccer? El Paso, TX.s Scientific chiropractor Dr. Alexander Jimenez looks at the very latest evidence... Football is the world's most popular team sport. Injuries are a significant issue for both amateur and professional players. Indeed, previous research has estimated that soccer players are among the most injury-prone athletes having an estimated injury rate… Read More
As we get older, we become more prone to injuries, since our bodies are not as elastic as they once were. This is especially true for the inner material of your spine's discs. Every year you become a little more at risk of experiencing herniated discs, a condition where a stressed disc ruptures, because the elasticity and water content of… Read More
Physical therapy plays a part in herniated disc recovery. Its methods not only offer you immediate pain relief, but they also teach you how you can condition your body to prevent further injury. The discs are pads that serve as "cushions" between the vertebral bodies that serve to minimize the impact of movement on the spinal column. Each… Read More
Complementary and alternative treatments like massage, acupressure, and acupuncture can relieve pain related to a bulging or herniated disc. If you're considering these remedies, you need to consult a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) professional. This title can be confusing, although complementary medicine and other medicine follow the very same techniques, they're distinct in that forms are used in… Read More
Herniation of the nucleus pulposus, abbreviated as HNP, occurs when the nucleus pulposus, frequently described to have a gel-like substance, breaks through the anulus fibrosus, the tire-like structure of the intervertebral disc which acts as a spinal shock absorber. A herniated disc occurs most frequently in the lumbar region of the backbone or spine, particularly at the L4-L5 and… Read More
Herniated lumbar discs, although considered common, can be very debilitating and disabling. While it may be impossible to prevent disc herniations, understanding the mechanism of injury and implementing that knowledge can cut the odds of developing this unpleasant injury. A range of factors may promote lumbar disc damage or injury. The mechanism of injury for herniated discs often involves flexion,… Read More
A common cause of lower leg and back pain is a ruptured disc or herniated disc. Symptoms of a herniated disc may include muscle spasm or cramping sharp or dull pain, sciatica, and leg weakness or loss of leg work. Sneezing, coughing, or bending intensify the pain. Rarely, bowel or bladder control is lost, and when this happens, seek… Read More