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Treatment Options For Sciatica
The nerve roots that branch out towards the base of the spine together form the sciatic nerve which begins near the lower back and extends into the legs, feet and toes. Sciatica is a medical condition which causes pain, numbness and tingling sensation radiating from one side of the buttock downwards into the legs and feet. It generally affects only one side of the body Causes Spinal Stenosis - narrowing of the spinal canal Development of bone spurs in the spine Herniated Disc Arthritis Compression of the nerve root Pregnancy Injuries to the spine Degenerative disc disease...
Shoulder Fracture: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
The shoulder joint attaches the arms to the body and comprises of three main bones- Scapula or the shoulder blade, Clavicle or the collar bone and the Humerus which is the upper part of the arm bone. Several ligaments, tissues, nerves, muscles, tendons and tissues connect these bones as well as enabling their movement. These bones form three important joints within the shoulder namely; the sternoclavicular, the glenohumeral and the acromioclavicular joints. A fracture may disrupt the functioning of any of these joints and can result in physical discomfort as well as loss of...
Drop Foot Treatment: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Drop Foot, also referred to as the Peroneal Nerve Injury, is a neuromuscular disorder that affects a person’s ability to lift his/her foot at the ankle joint. The peroneal nerve branches out from the sciatic nerve (located in the lower back) and is responsible for providing sensation to the frontal and top part of the feet besides the sides of the legs. It stimulates the muscles in the legs which help in lifting the ankle and toes in upward direction. This nerve passes through the outer part of the legs and hencecan get easily injured. Drop Foot is considered to be a symptom...
Non-Surgical Back Pain Treatment
The spine consists of several vertebrae, discs, ligaments, tendons, tissues and nerves that provide structural support to the body as well as enable its flexible movement. Irritation or inflammation of any of these components may lead to back pain. The condition may affect people of all age groups and cause severe discomfort as well as obstruct participation in daily activities. Back pain is most commonly seen in cervical and lumbar spine. Though the condition can be caused due to a myriad of reasons, in most cases, the symptoms can be effectively relieved with non-surgical...
Communication, Positivity, Preventative Maintenance
Physical therapy is a crucial step in the treatment and recovery of a variety of diseases and medical procedures. It has roots going as far back as 460 BC, when it’s believed physicians like Hippocrates advocated massage and hydrotherapy treatments for their patients. In the eighteenth century, a breakthrough was introduced to the Orthopedic community when the Gymnasticon, similar to a stationary bicycle, was developed and paved the way for modern physical therapy treatments. It has grown leaps and bounds since the days of Hippocrates and the Gymnasticon, but the foundation of...
