pain Archives - Borimir Darakchiev MD https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/tag/pain/ Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:34:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Sciatica – MYTH and FACT https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/sciatica-myth-and-fact/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sciatica-myth-and-fact Sat, 19 Oct 2024 17:30:59 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2990 Sciatica is a medical condition characterized by pain that originates in the lower back and typically radiates down one or both legs. It is caused by the compression or inflammation of the sciatic nerve, which is the longest nerve in the body, running from the lower back through the hips and buttocks down to each [...]

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]]> Spinal Fusion https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/spinal-fusion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spinal-fusion Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:38:52 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2367 Spinal fusion is a surgery that joins two or more vertebrae together to relieve pain and improve stability. It is a common procedure used to treat a variety of spinal conditions, including: Degenerative disc disease Spinal stenosis Spondylolisthesis Herniated disc The surgery involves removing the damaged disc between the vertebrae and then fusing the [...]

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]]> Remedies For Low Back Pain https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/remedies-for-low-back-pain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=remedies-for-low-back-pain Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:30:46 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2338 Nagging low back pain can make everyday tasks difficult. Here are some effective remedies to help you find relief and get back to feeling your best. Stretch it out: Incorporate gentle stretching exercises into your daily routine. Try cat-cow, child's pose, or the cobra stretch to relieve tension in your lower back and improve [...]

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]]> Laminectomy https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/laminectomy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=laminectomy Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:21:37 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2330 A laminectomy is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots in the spinal canal. It involves the removal of the lamina, which is the back part of the vertebra that forms the "roof" of the spinal canal. Laminectomy is a commonly performed procedure and can be an [...]

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]]> Can a Pinched Nerve In The Neck Cause Shoulder Pain? https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/can-a-pinched-nerve-in-the-neck-cause-shoulder-pain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-a-pinched-nerve-in-the-neck-cause-shoulder-pain Wed, 21 Jun 2023 01:27:35 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2120 Cervical radiculopathy, also known as a "pinched nerve," occurs when a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated where it branches away from the spinal cord. Because these nerves travel to the shoulders, arms and hands, an injury to the cervical spine can cause symptoms in these areas such as numbness, pain and [...]

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]]> What Is the Difference Between a Neurologist And a Neurosurgeon? https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-neurologist-and-a-neurosurgeon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-the-difference-between-a-neurologist-and-a-neurosurgeon Fri, 19 May 2023 05:17:47 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2143 A neurologist is a specialist who diagnoses, treats and manages conditions that affect your nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves). A neurologist doesn’t perform surgery. A neurosurgeon diagnoses and treats nervous system conditions through both surgical and nonsurgical therapies. If you have a medical condition or injury that affects your nervous system, you [...]

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]]> Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/cervical-degenerative-disc-disease/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cervical-degenerative-disc-disease Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:49:05 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2179 Cervical degenerative disc disease is a common cause of neck pain and radiating arm pain. It develops when one or more of the cushioning discs in the cervical spine starts to break down due to wear and tear. This is a relatively common condition for aging adults. The spine is made up of bones [...]

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]]> Compression Fractures Of The Spine https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/compression-fractures-of-the-spine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=compression-fractures-of-the-spine Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:10:05 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2186 Compression fractures, tiny cracks in the bones of your spine or vertebra, occur when the blocks of the spinal cord collapse. They typically form in your mid or lower back and can affect one or more vertebrae, causing pain and limited mobility. The cracks can happen so gradually that the pain is relatively mild [...]

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]]> Is Your Desk Job Contributing To Your Back Pain? https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/is-your-desk-job-contributing-to-your-back-pain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-your-desk-job-contributing-to-your-back-pain Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:29:43 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2189 Keeping the body active is essential for good health, but this often gets neglected due to desk jobs that require you to sit in one place for extended periods, particularly when working on a computer. In fact, working at a computer often involves very few changes in body position. Muscles need to be exercised [...]

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]]> Spinal Stenosis https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/spinal-stenosis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spinal-stenosis Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:34:03 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2193 Spinal stenosis occurs when one or more bony openings within the spine begin to narrow and reduce space for the nerves. This can occur within the spinal canal and/or in the intervertebral foramina where spinal nerves exit the spinal canal. Depending on the location and how much narrowing occurs over time, a spinal nerve [...]

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