Herniated discs and spinal stenosis are the most common causes of a pinched nerve in the lower back. Other conditions like fractures, tumors, and infections can bring about symptoms as well.

A bulging disc in the neck occurs when the gel-like center of a spinal disc protrudes into the spinal cord. This can cause pain in the neck, shoulders, arms, and back. Certain exercises or ...

Can I Treat the Pain on My Own? There are several things you can do to relieve pain from a herniated disk or degenerative disk disease. At first, take it easy, and avoid any activities (such as ...

A doctor has explained how people suffering from nerve damage could 'reverse' the problem with one mineral he says "no one talks about". Dr Eric Berg DC claims the mineral is associated with a ...

Zhou is the first surgeon in northeast Ohio to use Arthrex endoscopic technology to treat the issue. Her first surgery was in ...

Nobody wants to find themselves involved in a car accident, let alone injured by one. An unfortunate truth of the road, ...

The medical terminology for a pinched nerve, or what is commonly referred to as a "burner" or "stinger," is actually a stretch injury to the nerves that are distributed to the upper extremities.

There can be many causes of back pain including accidents, strains, and injuries. Two types of back injury are spondylolisthesis and cervical radiculopathy. Both have their own set of symptoms ...

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