Common Spinal Disorders
Spinal disorders can cause pain, mobility issues, and discomfort, affecting overall quality of life. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment.
Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Proper diagnosis involves medical imaging and clinical evaluation, followed by treatment tailored to the condition's severity.
Spinal disorders can cause pain, mobility issues, and discomfort, affecting overall quality of life. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment.
1. Sciatica and Slipped (Herniated) Disc
These conditions occur when a disc in the spine bulges or ruptures, pressing on nearby nerves, which can lead to pain radiating down the leg.
Diagnosis: Clinical evaluation, MRI or CT scan to detect nerve compression caused by disc herniation.
Treatment: Spinal injections to relieve inflammation, and microdiscectomy surgery if needed to remove the herniated portion of the disc.
2. Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal, leading to pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, causing pain and mobility issues.
Diagnosis: MRI or CT scan to confirm narrowing of the spinal canal.
Treatment: Microscope-assisted decompression surgery to remove the pressure on the spinal nerves.
3. Lumbar and Cervical Spine Pain
Pain in the lower back (lumbar spine) or neck (cervical spine) can result from various issues such as disc degeneration, muscle strain, or nerve compression.
Diagnosis: Physical examination and imaging studies (MRI or X-ray) to assess structural abnormalities in the spine.
Treatment: Spinal injections for targeted pain relief, and physical therapy to improve mobility and strength.