Sciatica refers to a type of lower back pain that radiates from the lower back to behind the thighs down to the knee. The pain originates from an irritation of the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the human body.
Radiculopathy refers to a condition that affects nerve roots, resulting in pain, weakness and numbness. Radicular pain, sometimes referred to as sciatica, is characterized by pain radiating down the back of the leg and into the calf or foot.
Many patients often hear the terms “bulging disc” and “herniated disc” used interchangeably when, in fact, they describe two different conditions.
Literally meaning “joint inflammation,” arthritis can range in severity from mild discomfort to persistent pain with every movement, leaving patients with symptoms including discomfort, swelling, tenderness and joint stiffness. And the approach to pain management for arthritis sufferers can vary […]
Scoliosis is the development of “C” or “S” shaped curves of the spine in addition to its normal curvature. It can occur at any age, but scoliosis most commonly occurs after age ten, and twice as many girls than boys […]
A pinched nerve can cause a significant amount of back or neck pain, which is often debilitating. Sciatica and other conditions caused by compressed nerves can make movement challenging, painful and often impossible. However, it is often difficult for patients […]