Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome can present as numbness and tingling in the thumb and first three fingers of the hand. It can also be associated with pain in the wrist. Often
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Physiatry
Core Strengthening
Core strengthening is a common exercise refrain these days. Also referred to as spinal stabilization exercises, core strengthening target the abdominal and low back muscles with a variety of exercises.
Whiplash Injuries in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Whiplash is an injury to the neck muscles, ligaments and tendons resulting from an acceleration-deceleration force. Bones, discs and joints of the cervical spine can also be injured. Whiplash most
Resistance Exercise
Resistance exercise, also referred to as strength training, if essential for everyone. Researchers at the Buck Institute for Age Research found that the muscles of older adults were, on average,
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the central canal of the spinal column that affects approximately 8-11% of individuals in the United States. The most common cause is degenerative
Myofascial Pain
Myofascial pain affects a majority of people with chronic pain. Physiatrists are experts at diagnosing and treating trigger points found in myofascial pain.
Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy refers to any condition that affects the nerve roots as they leave the spine. The most common cause of radiculopathy is compression which results in inflammation of the nerve
Compression Fractures
Compression fractures of the spine occur when a loading force compresses the vertebral bodies resulting in loss of height of at least one level. This can occur from trauma such
Herniated Disc
A lumbar herniated disc occurs when the material inside of the disc (nucleus pulposus) protrudes out of the outer fibrous layers of the disc (annulus fibrosus). This can occur from
Back Pain Basics
Back pain is one of the most common reasons for people to see their doctor. Studies show that 80-90% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their