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Spine & Spinal Nerve Disorders

Discuss topics related to spinal cord injury, spinal discs, back and neck pain, osteoporosis, sciatica, scoliosis, spondylosis, stenosis, and whiplash on this forum.

spinal fusion recovery

Answered by a doctor

Hi, I have been diagnosed with spondylolisthesis when I was thirty. At first the pain was acute and I was able to deal with it, but the situation has drastically worsened in the last year. Physical therapy and pain killers don't work anymore. My doctor has suggested spinal fusion surgery as a...

by User avatar auberon25834

back hernations

i have 2 disc 's that are herniated + 1 that is buldging. l2 -3 is pressing on a nerve according to the MRI 2004 it started out by a tingling sensation now its a steady pain that travels down my right leg. i am still working but find it very difficult since i do physcial work. should consider...

by User avatar rodburner

postural kiphosis

I have son who is diagnosed with postural kyphosis. I am surprised because I have not noticed it until doctor in his school warrants me about it. Now I am supposed to visit a specialist, but before this, I have few questions. Can you tell me what kind of kyphosis is postural, and what kyphosis...

by User avatar Guest

spinal therapy

Hi, I have been feeling intense pain in my lower back for a really long time. When I finally decided to see a doctor, I was diagnosed with herniated disc in the lumbar part of my spine. The doctor prescribed me some pain killers and referred me to a physical therapist. I am confused with this...

by User avatar Guest

Chiropractor said i had pinched a nerve and i have seen him 4 times

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Two weeks ago i took a strong sleeping pill and slept in a bad position and now get a throbbing pain in the back of my neck , especially when i lie down to sleep at night. A chiropractor said i had pinched a nerve and i have seen him 4 times. He rubs it and twists it a bit and tells me to ice it...

by User avatar acka

New device to help spinal cord injury patients walk

Patients with spinal cord injuries, whose recovery is not expected, finally have something to hope for. Researchers from University of Toronto developed a new device that stimulates the muscles and helps in increasing walking abilities in those patients who suffered spinal cord injuries. A...

by User avatar Jane232591

spinal fracture-help with recovery prognosis please

Please, I want to her some opinions. My son had very serious injury. He repairs roofs for one private firm. He had very nasty fall. His spine is fractured. He had to go to a surgery. The doctors tell me that he is fine now. Do you have some prognosis about his recovery?

by User avatar darrelle35706

discophytic bar

i have been told i have a discophytic bar on C5/C6 which is 4mm in length. it is pushing into the thecum and is pushing against the cord. i would like to know what that means and what problems it would throw up if left? i have severe neck pain,restricted motion,fatigued arms and ocassional pins and...

by User avatar dave196595505

How do I get what I need for my back?

I know I am not the only one who has had issues with doctors. I am seriously wondering if I am a hypochondriac!!. I have had back pain for over 10 years. I am not all that sure what is wrong with my back. I have never had a bad accident or an injury that resulted in back problems. I have had...

by User avatar Guest

Artificial Cervical Discs-How long do they last/

Hi, can you tell me how long artificial cervical disc usually last? What is it made of? I am going to have artificial cervical discs surgery, and I need to know all those things.

by User avatar gurule1720