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Sciatica / Herniated Disk - Body Bridge In June 1991, I had lower back surgery a ruptured disk between L4 andL5. The BodyBridge was very instrumental inmy recovery. Along http://www.bodybridge.com/sciatica-bodybridge.html
Extractions: Testimonials Sciatic Neuritis is when the sciatic nerve becomes inflamed from metabolic, toxic or infectious disease. Sciatic Neuralgia is what most people experience, either from the buttocks down the leg to the foot or just the buttocks and thigh. In severe cases, the pain may be accompanied by numbness or weakness in the affected area. The most common cause of sciatica neuralgia is misalignment of the lumbar spine or a prolapsed intervertebral disk (this is commonly known as a herniated disk). A herniated disk is a painful disorder of the spine in which an intervertebral disk ruptures and part of its pulpy core protrudes. About 95% of herniated disks occur in the low back. Both of these structural problems can be corrected with daily use of the BodyBridge The BodyBridge is a curved topped passive traction table which decompresses the spine. Each disk can gently separate through passive traction. Once decompression takes place, pressure is taken off the muscle groups in the low, mid and upper back. For those suffering from sciatic pain or a herniated disk, the following is the correct way to use the BodyBridge. Note: since most people are accustomed to bending forward and not backward, there is a transition period which may take place. The BodyBridge teaches your body, over time, to bend backward and release the compression of the intervertebral disk safely. Step 1 . With feet on the floor just lean back on the curved surface of the BodyBridge. The hands may be on your stomach or if it feels right, over your head. This is the "Semi Extension Position" and is easy to do. What you are doing is placing the back in an arched posture in order for your body to become accustomed to a gradual backbend. Note: in this position you are not in passive traction since your feet are on the floor. Let your head rest back on the pad or place a small pillow underneath your head for comfort. Use this position for 3 to 5 minutes.
Re: Trigger Point Shots For Ruptured Disks disks are far more serious than herniated ones.I wish someone would have told myhusband there was even another choice for his ruptured disk besides surgery http://www.healthboards.com/back-problems/9765.html
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Degenerative Disk And Spondylolisthesis diskogram, where injection of radiopaque dye into the affected disk reproduces thepatients pain and outlines a fissured or ruptured disk, localizes the level http://buffaloneuro.com/plif/degdisk.htm
Extractions: Degenerative Disk and Spondylolisthesis (Please click on pictures for a more detailed view) Fig. 1: Reduction in disk space height and spondylolisthesis produce impingement on the nerve roots and thecal sac. Fig. 2: Drawing of vertebral bodies in degenerative disk disease Fig. 3: BAK fusion cage Fig. 4: BK cages being inserted Fig. 5: X-Ray showing BK cages in place T he painful mechanical instability of the lumbar spine associated with spondylolisthesis and degenerative disk disease is difficult to manage. Patients experience symptoms associated with compression of the nerve roots and cauda equina. Back pain is usually the primary complaint making it important to differentiate the pain from that caused by musculo-ligamentous strain. It is for this reason that we stress the importance of extensive conservative therapy before considering surgical intervention. Plain x-ray flexion / extension films may demonstrate movement of one vertebral body over the other as well as reduced disk space height In Lumbar Inter-body Fusion with cages the disk is removed and titanium cages filled with bone are inserted between the vertebral bodies in order to maintain disk space height and fuse the joint, thereby eliminating abnormal movement (figs. 3-6). This is a state-of-the-art procedure, as the cages used for this are new and revolutionary in concept. Compared to a "posterior fusion" with pedicle screws where the posterior elements and not the vertebral bodies are fused, it is felt that the interbody fusion with cages has a greater chance for a successful fusion. This is because gravity aids in
Extractions: Medical Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Disease H -> Herniated nucleus pulposus (slipped disk) Herniated nucleus pulposus (slipped disk) Alternate Names: Lumbar radiculopathy; Cervical radiculopathy; Herniated intervertebral disk; Prolapsed intervertebral disk; Slipped disk; Ruptured disk Causes and Risks: The bones of the spinal column, or vertebrae, run down the back connecting the skull to the pelvis. These bones protect nerves as they exit the brain and travel down the back throughout the entire body. The spinal column is divided into several segments; the cervical spine (the neck), the thoracic spine (the part of the back behind the chest), the lumbar spine (lower back) and sacral spine (the part connected to the pelvis that does not move). The spinal vertebrae are separated by cartilage disks, filled with a gelatinous substance, that provide cushioning to the spinal column. These disks may herniate or rupture from trauma or strain , especially if degenerative changes have occurred in the disk.
THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 5, Ch. 59, Nonarticular Rheumatism ruptured disk, ligamentous sprain, and muscle tear are suggested by suddenonset. Symptoms usually begin within 24 h after heavy lifting. http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section5/chapter59/59b.htm
Extractions: This Publication Is Searchable The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy Section 5. Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disorders Chapter 59. Nonarticular Rheumatism Topics Spasmodic Torticollis Low Back Pain Bursitis Tendinitis And Tenosynovitis ... Costochondritis Low Back Pain Pain in the low lumbar, lumbosacral, or sacroiliac region, possibly accompanied by pain radiating down one or both buttocks or legs in the distribution of the sciatic nerve (sciatica). Etiology Back pain may be influenced by chronic poor-quality or deficient sleep, fatigue, physical deconditioning, or psychosocial problems and conflicts; these factors regularly alter the patient's perception, behavior, and reporting of structurally mediated pain as well as the resultant degree of dysfunction, disability, and response to therapy. Symptoms, Signs, and Diagnosis Acute, self-limited low back pain usually occurs in persons without a history of chronic discomfort and is typically related to preceding events or incidents (eg, overexertion, strains, trauma, stress). These episodes rarely require diagnostic testing other than a detailed history and physical examination. Specific elements of the evaluation are discussed below. Sciatica is pain that radiates along the course of the sciatic nerve, most often down the buttocks and the posterior aspect of the leg to below the knee. It may occur with or without low back pain. It is most commonly caused by peripheral nerve root compression from intervertebral disk protrusion or intraspinal tumor. Compression may be within the spinal canal or intervertebral foramen by disk protrusion, tumor, or bony irregularities (eg, osteoarthritis, spondylolisthesis). The nerves can also be compressed outside the vertebral column, in the pelvis or buttocks. Toxic or metabolic causes (eg, alcoholism, diabetic neuropathy) are rare. Such processes are confirmed by the presence of sensory or motor deficits and by clinical or electrodiagnostic findings (see also
The Spine AAFP says that a ruptured disk usually squeezes just a couple of nervesat a time. Most of the time a ruptured disk does not need surgery. http://www.stayinginshape.com/3chsbuffalo/libv/r09.shtml
Extractions: Prevention Our spine is the main support of our upper bodies. It lets us stand up straight, bend or twist. It also encases and protects the spinal cord. The nerves branch out from our spine to the rest of our bodies. The spine is made up of vertebrae. At the top are the cervical vertebrae. There are 7 of them and they are referred to as C1-C7, starting at the top. The seventh one joins to the first of the thoracic vertebrae. These are the 12 that run down the back and provide a place for our ribs to attach. They are referred to as T1-T12, again from the top down. The lower inward curve of our back is made up of the five lumbar vertebrae. They are called L1-L5. Below that comes a set of 5 fused vertebrae called the sacrum that lies between the hip bones. Lastly comes the coccyx or the tailbone, another set of fused vertebrae. The vertebrae join together at what are called the facet joints. Between each of the vertebrae are the disks, which provide cushioning and act as shock absorbers. Traveling down the center of the spine is the spinal cord and at each of the vertebrae, nerves branch out through what are called the foramen to the rest of the body.
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Extractions: Murphy Hannah Intro Home ... Our Grannys Place Darling baby Sofee - the baby of the family and loving every moment of it! Sofee came to us Easter, 2000. We adored our Murphy so much that we wished for another one just like her! Well, the little cocker baby we got was not just like Murphy. In fact, Sofee is about as unlike Murphy as she could possibly get, and just as sweet, just as giving and loving and just as lovable. Sofee is her own person. She is rough and tumble, stubborn and stoic, tough, rough around the edges, and at the same time, tender hearted and sensitive and completely adorable. She has a sweet kind personality and is a little clown! And she gives kisses that sweep tonsils! Sofee sings - I mean real deep soulfull honest-to-God singing! Her favourite accompanyment is opera, preferably sung by a female voice, although she has been known to help out male voices singing the American National Anthem from time to time! In January of 2002 Sofee gave us a terrible scare. If this is happening to you, please read our diary (below) and then read this article from pethealthcare.net and please
University Orthopaedics Back Problems Return to top. Q What is a slipped or ruptured disk? A These termsare often used to describe the condition known as a herniated disk. http://www.uortho.com/back.html
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Posterior nerve. This is known as a disk herniation. Herniated disk, ruptureddisk, and slipped disk generally mean the same thing. There http://svspine.com/posterior.htm
Extractions: DISKECTOMY / LAMINECTOMY The purpose of this letter is to explain what is involved when a "diskectomy" or "foraminotomy" is performed on your neck. We have found that the more knowledgeable the patient, the more successful the surgical outcome. Patients undergoing a cervical diskectomy most commonly ask the following questions. 1. What is an intervertebral disk? An intervertebral disk is a kidney shaped structure located between each pair of vertebrae. They are designed to redistribute forces incurred by the spinal column when sitting, standing, or lifting. The normal intervertebral disk is composed of semi-liquid substance (nucleus) surrounded by several layers of fibrous rings (annulus fibrosus). Together they form a self-contained unit. Force is transmitted directly onto the semi-liquid center and then redistributed radially to the outer fibrous rings. 2. What causes a nerve to be pinched?
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