Posts Tagged ‘leg pain’
[Video] Sciatica with Dr. Keshmiri
December 6th, 2021 by Lauren
The doctors at Saratoga Spine are pleased to offer educational resources such as this website, the blog about spine issues, and educational videos. Below is a video in which Dr. Keshmiri disucsses the basics of Sciatica. Watch the video below. Or, if you prefer to read, the transcript is below. Sciatica Overview by Dr. Keshmiri […]
[Video] Spondylolisthesis with Dr. Herzog
October 22nd, 2021 by Lauren
Spondylolisthesis Overview with Dr. Herzog (Transcript Below) Spondylolisthesis is a common condition that affects the human spine. It’s actually a slippage of one vertebrae in relation to the bone below. What Are the Causes? There are a variety of causes. Some are congenital, some are acquired. Symptoms Patients can present with low back pain. They […]
Piriformis Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments
May 21st, 2021 by Lauren
Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for piriformis syndrome. Spinal Anatomy Piriformis Muscles The piriformis is a muscle on the outside of the hip that aids in the hip’s ability to rotate. Sciatic Nerve The sciatic nerves are the main nerves that carry information from the spinal cord down each of the legs. It […]
What Causes Lower Back and Leg Pain?
May 29th, 2018 by Lauren
Did you know that issues in your spine can cause you pain in different areas of your body? It’s not uncommon for problems in the spine to cause pain that radiates down the leg. In fact, one study reported that 60% of individuals that brought up back pain to their primary care physician described having […]
The McKenzie Method for Back and Neck Pain
May 20th, 2017 by Lauren
The McKenzie Method (MDT) is a method for assessing, classifying and treating patients with pain in their back, neck, arms and legs. It is a non-surgical treatment that involves physical therapy and exercises. What is the McKenzie Method? The McKenzie Method (also know as MDT for Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy) is a system for assessing, […]
Back Pain: When Should I See a Doctor?
April 14th, 2017 by Lauren
Many sufferers of back pain have found themselves asking the question, when should I see a doctor? There are a lot of causes of back pain. Some may require immediate medical care while others are more subjective. Below are some guidelines to when you should see a doctor for your back pain. When is Back Pain Serious? As […]
Anti Inflammatory Drugs for Back Pain
April 4th, 2017 by Lauren
In this article we’ll discuss the use of anti inflammatory drugs for back pain. More specifically, we’ll review a common form of these drugs, NSAIDs, and how they’re used to treat back pain. What are NSAIDs? Non-steriodal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are designed to block specific enzymes in the body that, among other things, promote inflammation1. […]
