Back pain

10-02-2023

Is walking good for a herniated disc? What physical activities are recommended?

Do you suffer from a lumbar disc herniation and want to know if walking is good for it? The answer will depend a lot on what stage of the condition you’re in, because, in some cases, the pain can be incapacitating. Read more to find out when it is advisable to walk with a herniated disc, and some other recommended physical activities.

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29-12-2022

Piriformis syndrome: causes, symptoms, and treatments

Also known as false sciatica, piriformis syndrome is a pathology that can cause pain and a tingling feeling from the buttock to the knee.

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15-12-2022

What are the degenerative diseases of the spine?

To maintain a healthy, active body requires keeping our vertebrae, and the intervertebral discs that join them, in good condition. So, how can we prevent age-related deterioration? In this article, we will describe the main degenerative diseases of the spine that can affect adults, and what you can do to prevent them.

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25-11-2022

How do you know if your back pain is serious? Dr. Clavel responds.

Back pain may occur for a variety of reasons. In most cases, it is not serious and it goes away in a short time. However, there are other cases which require a visit to a specialist. Dr. Pablo Clavel explains what signs can tell you that your back pain may be serious. 

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18-11-2022

Degenerative disc disease at age 40: causes, symptoms, and treatments

When a doctor speaks of degenerative disc disease, it means that the intervertebral disc (there is one between each vertebra and the next), is losing its shape. The natural process of aging is one of the factors that can lead to this pathology. In the following article we discuss degenerative disc disease that appears at age 40. 

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07-10-2022

Radiofrequency of the dorsal root ganglion

Pulsed radiofrequency applied to the dorsal ganglion has the effect of altering the activity of a specific nerve root at the lumbar level. This procedure is indicated for treating pain in patients suffering from peripheral neuropathy. We explain more in this article.

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