Following the nerve pathway chart can help identify the areas that may be causing pain, numbness, weakness or tingling on a patient. Pain that radiates along the path of a specific nerve as the respon...

That terrible pain radiating down your leg or that intense, sharp, lower pain may be sciatica. Sciatic pain is a widespread condition that can indeed destroy your everyday life.

Foraminal stenosis is the narrowing of the spine due to the enlargement of a joint in the spinal canal. Over the years, you may find that someone who once lived an active lifestyle may not be able to...

Many patients begin to feel radiculitis symptoms through a tingling sensation, numbness or muscle weakness. It is important during the diagnosis period to understand if you're suffering from cervical,...

Radiculopathy and myelopathy are often confusing since they both exhibit similar symptoms. However, there is a clear distinction between the two and a correct diagnosis should echo that.

Smoking and its negative effect on your health has long been documented. However, if you still haven't quit, smoking has now been linked to patients and degenerative disc disease.

When the spine begins to press on nerves against the spinal cord, someone will begin to feel shooting pain down their buttocks or thighs. This is a common condition called radiculitis. While due to ne...

Disc degeneration is one of the most common spinal issues facing Americans today. If you are beginning to feel spinal pain as part of the aging process, knowing the stages of degenerative disc disease...

If you're suffering from sciatica, you know how hard it is dealing with the daily activities during your day. For many of us, the most common daily activity is sitting. We sit at work, in the car, and...

Back pain affects millions of Americans every day. However, many people struggle with the problem of deciding when back pain has become severe enough to see a doctor. If persistent, your back pain may...