A doctor may perform a straight leg raise test to determine if the cause of a patient's lower back or leg pain is the result of nerve root irritation or impairment in disc pathology.

Sciatica can cause knee pain and pain anywhere else along the sciatic nerve, due to compression, damage, or nerve irritation. Treatment includes medications and lifestyle changes.

Cervical disc disease may be the most common cause of neck pain.It's caused by an abnormality in one or more discs, the cushions that lie between the neck bones (vertebrae).

Disc problems at L5-S1 herniation can also cause lower back pain and stiffness, as well as trigger painful muscle spasms. Bowel problems are also possible with disc problems at L5-S1.

Dr. Libby Bergman, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, MTC, is a physical therapist and orthopedic clinical specialist at City PT. “Sciatica is most often caused by disc herniation and age related changes in the ...

Disc dessication is the dehydration of discs between your vertebrae. Symptoms may include stiffness, weakness, and pinched nerves. Treatment options include medications, injections, and therapy ...

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Temple Health doctors explain the pain from disc injuries and options for relief, from therapy to non-narcotic meds to surgery. 24/7 Live Philadelphia Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Welcome, Mickey ...

Lumbar disc herniation occurs when the nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc protrudes through a tear in the surrounding annulus fibrosus. Symptoms include pain in the back, pain in the leg ...