Explore the prevalence, symptoms, and treatments of herniated discs, a common cause of neck and back pain, in this informative article.
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You have probably heard of or even experienced a herniated disc. It’s one of the most common spine conditions. In fact many people have small herniated discs and don’t know it. But, for some people, the experience of pain and numbness that radiates down their legs is caused by a…
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There is promising news for millions of patients who suffer from lower back pain and disability caused by degenerative disc disease. Researchers in Hong Kong recently published their findings in the medical journal Spine. They found a novel imaging biomarker that seems to correlate to degenerative disc disease and lower…
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Trey Rutherford is 31 years old. He is a husband and father and, as a marathon runner, tri-athlete, avid golfer and soccer player, was in excellent shape. One morning after a run, this seemingly healthy and active athlete experienced the most excruciating pain he had ever felt in his lower…
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Each year, on the first Saturday in May, horse lovers and sports fans turn their rapt attention to Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky for the “fastest two minutes in sports.” Since its beginning in 1875, The Kentucky Derby has run consecutively each year and has become the premier event in…
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How to ease the back pain after you’re in a vehicle collision Reality TV stars Honey Boo Boo and her family were in an auto accident last week. Fortunately, no one in the family featured in cable show “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” was seriously injured. News media from around…
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Film director Carlo Bido is adept at using his medium to tell a dramatic story. However, a real-life drama which included temporary paralysis of his legs and arms led him to waiting room of Texas Back Institute. While there is no script for this story, it does have a Hollywood…
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Using their first pick in the 2014 NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys showed their confidence in quarterback Tony Romo by choosing offensive guard Zack Martin of Notre Dame and passing on Johnny Football. This ended speculation that the ‘Boys would find a way to get A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel because…
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After another season-ending spinal surgery Texas Ranger slugger Prince Fielder decided it was time to leave Major League Baseball. While not officially retiring, he will spend the next four years of his contract on the 60-day disabled list. Fielder’s injury was a herniation to his C4 and C5 discs and he was…
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