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Foraminal Stenosis, with Great Video Tutorials

I have foraminal stenosis. Ever heard of it? I hadn’t, until a few years ago, when I found out that I have it. I’d been having a lot of tingling, numbness, and pain in my neck, shoulder, and left arm. I was also experiencing lower back pain and...

8 comments    back pain lower back pain
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What is Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis, also known as narrowing of the spine, is an extremely painful problem caused by the disks pressing on the nerves inside of the spinal canal. If the damage from the spinal stenosis is not fixed, the problem can and will get worse.

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Foraminal Stenosis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment Options, and Home Remedies

What is foraminal stenosis? Foraminal stenosis, also referred to as neural foraminal stenosis, is a narrowing of the foramen. The foramen, put simply, is the area between the vertebrae – the hole - from...

6 comments    lower back pain back pain relief
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Projectile Vomiting/Vomit - Baby is not pooping - Baby Spits Up Constantly - Pyloric Stenosis

Pyloric stenosis is a problem that affects an infants digestive system. Surgery is required to correct it. If your child is projectile vomiting and has had a decrease in normal bowel movements contact a medical professional.

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New Hope For MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Sufferers

Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI)  describes a situation in which the venous system is not able to efficiently remove blood from the central nervous system. This is related to a stenosis or...

10 comments    multiple sclerosis ccsvi
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Spinal Stenosis Treatment--The Different Methods of Treating Spinal Stenosis

The goal of a spinal stenosis treatment is to relieve pain, numbness, and weakness in the lower back and the legs, as well as improve the overall quality of life.  Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal that usually starts gradually...

1 comment    spinal stenosis stenosis treatment
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A Guide to Getting Old

A tongue in cheek look at aging. Why didn't anyone warn me about the dangers of getting old? Maybe I would have taken better care of myself. Warn your kids!

10 comments    old age melanoma getting older
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Which procedure to choose? Bypass surgery or angioplasty

This article may be an interesting read for those who have either undergone a heart related procedure like PTCA or CABG or compelled to opt one. Results of studies on long-term effects are inconclusive.

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Physiotherapy treatment for Recess Spinal Stenosis Pain Diagnosis Options

What Causes Spinal Stenosis? Most of the time spinal stenosis is caused by the degenerative changes associated with aging. Other causes include: Tumors, which press on the spinal cord and nerve roots. Most spinal tumors are found between the...

4 comments    spinal stenosis pain
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Laser Spine Surgery

Endoscopic laser spine surgery is used to treat herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica and other conditions of the lumbar spine. It is commonly used treat patients who are seeking alternatives to a spinal fusion. Endoscopic spine surgery...

2 comments    back surgery sciatica relief
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