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Diffusion imaging tracks nerve recovery after lumbar surgery

A narrative review finds preliminary evidence that diffusion tensor imaging can track lumbar nerve recovery and assess ...
newswise

Surgery vs. Non-invasive Treatment—Which is Better for Herniated Discs?

Philadelphia, Pa. (December 27, 2013) - For patients with herniated discs in the lower (lumbar) spine, surgery leads to greater long-term improvement in pain, functioning, and disability compared to ...
BMJ

Return to sport after open and microdiscectomy surgery versus conservative treatment for lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Background Lumbar disc herniation has a prevalence of up to 58% in the athletic population. Lumbar discectomy is a common surgical procedure to alleviate pain and disability in athletes. We ...
Health Chosun

Discogenic Low Back Pain Can Occur Without a Bulging Disc: Why MRI and Symptom-Based Diagnosis Matter

When cracks or ruptures develop inside a disc, the tissue between the vertebrae that absorbs shock, lower back pain can occur ...
NDTV

Lumbar Disc Prolapse: When Does Back Pain Need Surgery?

Lumbar disc prolapse occurs when disc material bulges, causing nerve irritation and sciatica pain Common causes include aging, improper lifting, repetitive strain, obesity, smoking, and poor posture ...

Is Aquatic Exercise + Pilates Effective for Lumbar Disc Herniation? Indicators That Showed 'Added Value' and Those That Did Not in an 8-Week Comparative Study

In an 8-week study of 45 women aged 30-50 with MRI-confirmed mild to moderate lumbar disc herniation divided into three ...
dailykos

L4, L5, S1 Disc Damage Often Caused by Tight Iliopsoas Muscles

My friend has been diagnosed with bulging L4, L5 disc, and an annular tear or herniated disc in L5, S1. She is only 15 years old so the prognosis is excellent for a full recovery, over time and with ...
Science Daily

Surgery vs. non-invasive treatment -- which is better for herniated discs?

For patients with herniated discs in the lower (lumbar) spine, surgery leads to greater long-term improvement in pain, functioning, and disability compared to nonsurgical treatment, concludes an eight ...