Causes of Back Pain Other than a Herniated Disc
If you’ve been diagnosed with a herniated disc, a second opinion may be in order, because your low back pain may actually have a different cause. […]
Can Foot Numbness from a Herniated Disc Be Permanent?
Life is no picnic living with a numb foot that never gets well. A numb foot has many causes including a disc herniation. Can this cause a permanent numbness? […]
Drinking Water for a Bulging Disc for Recovery
Dr. Michael Perry, MD, says that drinking water is very crucial for recovering from a bulging disc. A bulging disc also goes by the terms "herniated disc," "lumbar herniation" and "lumbar pinched nerve." “It is [...]
Herniated Disc: Can Excessive Bed Rest Make It Worse?
Warning: Lying down in the name of herniated disc pain is not a smart decision. Pain in the back (or radiating down the buttocks and/or the leg) from a herniated disc? It may seem logical [...]
Can Microdiscectomy Be Performed Under Regional Anesthesia?
If you need a microdiscectomy but are not suitable for general anesthesia, this procedure CAN be done using regional. You may fear general or be a poor candidate for it, but this doesn’t mean you [...]
