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Back Neck and Spine
The pains of the day - work, stress, physical labor, or other irritants - often manifest in the back and neck area. Here you might ask and answer questions about treating back and neck pain, or perhaps identify a particular ailment.
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What is C3-c7 neural foraminal narrowing?
Narrowing of the neural formina at the C7- 1 was a narrowing of the spinal canal where the nerve roots exit. This can occur with or without disc protrusion.
Who is the top rated spinal cord injury lawyer in the United States?
The best place to find a spinal cord injury lawyer would be the yellow pages. If you're worried about reputation if the lawyer, you can try the bestter business bureau or state bar association.
Small painful Lump on Lower Back A little above the waist line?
A small painful lump in the dimples at the small of your back is from an injury. It's herniated tissue in the lower back. Fat tissue grows through the holes in the facial layer over time forming fatty lipomas. Some days they may not hurt and some days it hurts to even walk. As the lumps get larger over time it can also cause referred pain in the buttocks and down the leg. Cure: Zango Juice Pain Killers Steroid injections Surgery
During a knee-jerk reflex the nerve impulse is received by the?
The knee-jerk reflex is controlled by the interneurons in the spinal cord.
Lower abdominal and back pain and nausea and abnormal period?
No contributor to this site can diagnose illnesses, diseases or pregnancy over the internet, nor is it the purpose of this site for them to do so. The best that can be offered is general advice which can never be personal to any asker. If you are truly worried about your condition then you must seek local medical attention.
What conditions are associated with lower back pain?
Almost 80 percent of all people in this country will suffer from some type of back pain at some point. Usually, this pain is in the lower back or lumbar region of the spine. Most of the time the pain is considered to be non-specific, which means that the primary cause is not determined. In as many as 10 percent of these people who have lower back pain the pain becomes chronic. This means that it is present and affects their lives for at least three months.
The two most common causes of chronic lower back pain are herniated discs and degenerative discs.
Herniated DiscsThe discs in the spine are small and spongy and their purpose is to provide cushioning between the vertebrae. If the disc becomes damaged, it can bulge out from between the vertebrae or even break apart. This is a herniated disc. They are usually caused by the simple act of aging or every day wear and tear on the disc. They dry out and, therefore, are not as flexible.
Spinal injuries can also cause a herniated disc. If the hard layer on the outside of the disc cracks, the gel-like substance on the inside can come out. This can result in the disc breaking open, breaking into pieces, or bulging.
Degenerative DiscsThis condition is a term that is applied to the changes that happen to discs in the spine as people age. The discs allow the spine to bend, twist, and be flexible, but since they are soft they do often degenerate over time and lose some of their natural fluid, crack, and tear. This degeneration can turn into osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, and herniated discs.
Other Causes of Low Back PainThere are a number of other things that can cause lower back pain. After herniated discs and degenerative disc disease one of the most common is injuries caused by overuse. This can cause pain and stiffness, but usually feels better after a few days when the back has rested.
Other causes include: spinal stenosis that occurs when the space around the spinal cord narrows; fractures in the vertebrae that often are caused by osteoporosis; and spondylolisthesis, which is caused by a vertebrae moving too much and pressing on nerves.
Lower pressure back pain at 38 weeks pregnant what can it be?
Likely expected backache associated with carrying your child to term. Try conservative measures like heat packs, positional changes. Delivery likely curative.
Large red spot on the lower back?
It could be anything from an insect bite to eczema (skin reaction to something you are allergic to) to a birth mark. If it has pain associated with it, see a doctor.
What does the dorsal root of the spinal cord carry?
The dorsal root of the spinal nerves carry sensory information to the brain and is hence an afferent pathway.
Is disc protrusion the same as disc herniation?
No... but close... Let me explain what discs are, and what they do... Looking down on the involved levels, the top is toward your abdomen (NOON) and the back is toward the back (6 O'clock). I'll describe what happens, referring to times on the clock. The disk consists of two parts… the outer ring (annulus) and a very thick gel (nucleus pulposis) in the center. Over the years the discs gradually wear & become weak and begin to bulge outward (like squashing a marshmallow). If the outer ring tears then the thick gel center extrudes, it is then called a herniation. If the herniation occurs at 5 o'clock or 7 o'clock, the herniation can pinch (trap) a nerve as it is preparing to leave the spinal cord and travel down the body, resulting in severe burning pain and possibly muscle cramps if the nerve travels to the spasming muscle. If the herniation occurs at the NOON, 3 o'clock, or 9 o'clock position, since no nerves are close by, there is no pain (actually, there can be pain, but it is not from nerves being pinched... there are pain fibers in the annulus of the disk). If the herniation occurs at the 6 o'clock position no nerves will be trapped or pinched because there is a lot of space (relatively speaking) in the spinal canal where the spinal cord travels. So a disc 'bulge' is just where the disk is squashed out a little toward the left. You can have some pain from that, but no spinal nerve involvement. Copy & paste the following into your browser to see images of what I'm talking about: http://www.espalda.org/english/divulgativa/dolor/causas/alteraciones/fisura.asp
Where does the pain start hurting at for appendix?
Typically appendicitis pain is on the right side slightly above the pelvis. It can be higher in some individuals. Raise up on the ball of the right foot and let the heel drop down. It will typically cause a sharp pain in that area. Consult a doctor!
I had a lump that sounds similar to the one you described in front of my right ear. It was just a swollen lymph node. My general practitioner was able to remove it without any problems.
AnswerI have a small lump right in front of my tragus, sounds similar to what you are describing. I have just gotten over a cold so it would make sense if it was a swolen lymph node, but have read several things on the internet that warn about tumors in that position etc so now I'm scared! if it IS a lymph node is it advised to have it removed or can you leave it?What are Multiple perineural cysts?
This is a very rare problem, and involves the sacral nerve sheathes. As the spinal nerves leave the head, they are encased in a 3-layer covering (which is an extension of the covering of the brain). As each nerve exits the spinal cord, it is encased in this covering called a "sheath". Fluid flows inside this "sheath", and helps protect the nerve as well as nourishing it. In the sacrum --the area at the bottom of the spine that is connected to the pelvis (just above the crack in your buttocks)-- the nerves are also encased in a sheath, and in many people these "sheathes" can balloon from being over-filled with spinal fluid. Most of the time this ballooning of the sheath doesn't hurt anything; however, in a very rare patient, these ballooning sheathes can be so numerous & severe, that pressure is placed of adjacent nerves, causing abnormal numbness and even weakness and pain. Because it occurs in the sacrum, and is extemely rare, it is difficult to diagnose (difficult to see within the bone). And because it is extremely difficult to get to, surgery is rarely considered. If you Google "perineural cysts", you'll find a lot of good information...
When do you start experiencing back pain during pregnancy?
I think it varies for everyone. I know with my first pregnancy I had a lot of lower back and sciatica in my first trimester. It started around week 9. Then it went away for a few months and was back at the end. Just be careful because if it is very early and is cramp like it can sometimes be an indicator of miscarrying. I have also experienced this.
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What relieves lower back pain?
try stretching the pelvis:
lie on your back bring the front of your leg (quad) up towards you using your hands cross fingered and placed behind your knee.
bring it gently to towards your chest until your feel a slight stretch.
Now while it this position, put your clasped hands in front of the knee and gently push your knee away in the opposite direction to the stretch before. and hold (you should feel a discomfort where your leg joins your bum on the inside leg) repeat this alternation 5 times each and do it 1 or 2 times a day.
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What could be wrong if you have constant pain in the back of your neck?
i had to have an mri to figure this out. i just had surgery because i had a huge bulging disc sitting on a root nerve. i am still healing. so far there is improvement as far as the pain goes. i hope it gets better still.time will tell..
