One of the major risks of having spine surgery is the development of an infection. Discitis is an uncommon infection of the spinal disc that can occur after spinal surgery. Because of its rarity, discitis is often not on the minds of doctors. In this world of rushed, inattentive doctors, a person with an infection of the spine can be dismissed as a "common back pain" case when in fact discitis is the culprit.
A 58 year old woman who had years of lumbar pain came to me one and a half years...
Starting a little less than a year ago, I would walk my father’s miniature Schnauzer, Austin, as well as my terrier mix, Noel. Each dog... Read more »
Did you know that approximately one-fourth of adults in the United States experience back pain at least once during a three-month time... Read more »
No reason to panic and no reason to think the worse; if your child is experiencing low back pain, just take a deep breath and read. And... Read more »
Spondylolisthesis (spaun-di-lo-lie-thee-sis) is a mouthful and is a common cause of low back pain (although it can exist anywhere in the... Read more »
If I had an episode of lower back pain, am I always going to be more likely to have lower back pain in the... Read more »
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Stomach pain; Pain - abdomen; Belly ache; Abdominal cramps Home Care For mild pains: Sip water or other clear fluids. Avoid... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
and CausesThe origin of the pain is often unknown, and imaging studies may fail to determine its cause. Disk disease, spinal arthritis, and muscle... Read more »
Muscle and Ligament Injuries Strain and injury to the muscles and ligaments supporting the back are the major causes of low back pain. The pain is typically more spread out in the muscles next to the spine, and may be associated with spasms in...
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