Microdiscectomy, a common form of lower back surgery, is used to treat leg pain caused by disc herniation. Because it uses a smaller incision, microdiscectomy is far less invasive and causes far less trauma to underlying tissues than its alternative, laminectomy. Because the mechanical structure of the lower spine remains unchanged, the recovery period after […]
You have probably seen those commercials: a somber-looking accident attorney asks if you have been in a car accident, then starts droning on and on about the many physical problems that can result. Even the most minor fender bender, he tells you, can result in years of pain and suffering―usually due to a condition called […]
If you have suffered from acute or chronic pain—including tendinitis, bursitis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia or recurrent back pain—you may have been treated with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). This frequently used treatment is widely considered safe for many conditions. In fact, you may have even seen inexpensive units marketed for home use. Can at-home electrical stimulation […]
Inflammation and irritation of the plantar fascia ligament—plantar fasciitis—is the most common cause of pain on the bottom of the heel, with 2 million cases treated in the United States each year. This heavy band of tissue supports your arch and connects the front of your foot to your heel. In 2014, a comprehensive review […]
Do you feel a burning or tingling sensation across the bottom of your foot? Do you experience numbness, especially of the big toe and first two toes? You may have tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS), a condition that occurs when the posterior tibial nerve is compressed within the tarsal tunnel, a confined space in the foot […]
Kneecap dislocation occurs when the patella, or kneecap, slides to the outside of the joint, thus stretching and possibly tearing the ligaments that hold it in place. The patella is probably the most commonly dislocated bone in the body, with kneecap dislocation occurring most often in teenage athletes and adult women. Kneecap dislocations fall into […]
