Posts by Precision EMG Staff
Pinched Nerve Symptoms and Treatments: the Lowdown
It can be very painful to suffer from pinched nerve symptoms. Radiculopathy is the general name of this condition. It refers to any kind of pinched nerve root that originates in the spine. The nerve roots travel away from a spine to a variety of spots in the body. This means that you may feel…
Read MorePay Attention to Signs of Heat Illness While Doing Exercises for Back Pain
Now that we’re in August and the highest temperatures are setting in, it’s important to be mindful of preventing heat exhaustion and heat stroke. You may have been prescribed exercises for back pain. Or maybe you’re trying to strengthen your body and prevent injuries. These are both great things to do. However, don’t push it.…
Read MoreLumbar Spine Disc Herniation: Learn the Risk Factors for
A painful lumbar spine disc herniation can happen with a sudden injury, but most of the time this issue happens slowly over time. This is because in our youth, our spinal discs have more water in them, which helps them to stay flexible. As time goes on, the water content decreases, which makes the discs…
Read MoreLearn About Carpal Tunnel Symptoms and How to Combat Them
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common ailment, especially in people who do repetitive work with their hands. Typing at a keyboard and using a mouse can cause or aggravate carpal tunnel. Those who work with power tools can also develop the problem, as can knitters and others who work with small hand tools. Carpal…
Read MoreRead About Stretches That Can Help Pinched Nerve Treatment
Those who are undergoing pinched nerve treatment may find relief through exercises. A lumbar radiculopathy diagnosis means that the spinal root nerve is irritated or compressed. Symptoms can vary depending on which nerve root is compressed, but sciatica is the most common outcome. This results in pain that travels from the lower back to the…
Read MoreLearn the Top Symptoms and Treatment for a Herniated Disc
A herniated disc, also known as a slipped disc or ruptured disc is never fun. This condition occurs when the soft discs that are located between the vertebrae in our spines slip out of place or rupture. When this happens, the nearby nerves can become irritated or pinched and cause pain, weakness, and/or numbness that…
Read MoreSteps Toward a Radiculopathy Diagnosis: How to Get Started, Tests You Might Need
Patients with a cervical radiculopathy diagnosis can have similar symptoms to those with a carpal tunnel diagnosis. That is why people who experience numbness, tingling, or weakness in their hand, shoulder, and/or arm should be seen by a doctor to determine the root cause of these problems. A diagnosis consists of reviewing patient history, performing…
Read MoreUnderstanding Symptoms Which May Signal a Herniated Disc
Pain and Limited Motion May Signal a Herniated Disc A very large number of people suffer from back pain and it is often difficult to know if it is something minor or more serious like a lumbar herniated disc. Pain from a herniated disc could go away on its own but it can also persist…
Read MoreChronic Pain Management: Our Best Tips to Help You Avoid It
Chronic pain is in the news a lot, especially as research shows how many people are affected by it. There’s a lot of information about opioids, the strong pain medications often used to try to manage pain. Though they can be great for acute pain, researchers are finding that they are not necessarily as helpful…
Read MoreStretches for Drivers and Passengers to Relieve Back Pain on Road Trips
Road trips can be great fun, especially when ending with relaxation, delicious food, and good times with family; however they can also lead to stiffness and back pain. By taking a little time along your route to perform a few stretches, you can significantly cut down on stiffness and back pain. Both passengers and drivers…
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