sciatica Archives - Borimir Darakchiev MD https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/tag/sciatica/ 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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]]> When Is Back Pain Serious? https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/when-is-back-pain-serious/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-is-back-pain-serious Wed, 22 May 2024 15:37:56 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2816 Let's face it, most of us have experienced back pain at some point. We lift a grocery bag the wrong way, sleep funny, or overdo it in the garden - it can put a damper on our active lifestyles. But how do you know when a simple ache is just a passing nuisance, and when [...]

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]]> Spring Cleaning Without Back Pain https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/spring-cleaning-without-back-pain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-cleaning-without-back-pain Fri, 10 May 2024 16:22:35 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2803 Spring is in full bloom, and it's time for a little spring cleaning! Here are some tips to keep your spine happy while you freshen up your space. First and foremost: don’t try to tackle everything at once. Spread out cleaning tasks over several days instead of cramming them all into one weekend. Take frequent [...]

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]]> Tips For Hiking With Back Pain https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/tips-for-hiking-with-back-pain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-for-hiking-with-back-pain Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:57:20 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2796 Hiking and backpacking can be challenging when you suffer from back pain, but it shouldn’t be off-limits. Here are some tips to enjoy the trails without pain. First, it’s important to consult your doctor before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have pre-existing back pain. They can advise on appropriate activities and limitations. [...]

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]]> Understanding Back Pain: Herniated Disc vs Sciatica https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/understanding-back-pain-herniated-disc-vs-sciatica/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-back-pain-herniated-disc-vs-sciatica Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:24:57 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2790 I often see confusion between herniated discs and sciatica. Here's a quick breakdown: Herniated Disc: The soft inner core of a spinal disc bulges outward, potentially irritating nearby nerves. Symptoms can vary but don’t always include leg pain. Sciatica: This is radiating pain that travels along the sciatic nerve, typically starting in the lower back [...]

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]]> Questions To Ask Before Sciatica Surgery https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/questions-to-ask-before-sciatica-surgery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=questions-to-ask-before-sciatica-surgery Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:39:25 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2403 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 [...]

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]]> What Is The Difference Between Acute And Chronic Back Pain? https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/what-is-the-difference-between-acute-and-chronic-back-pain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-the-difference-between-acute-and-chronic-back-pain Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:45:51 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2196 Most back pain gradually improves with home treatment and self-care, usually within a few weeks. You should consider a consultation with Dr. Darakchiev: if the back pain is persisting and disabling or recurring if the back pain is associated with a buttock pain, and radiates down the leg, known as sciatica if there is [...]

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]]> When Do You Need A Neurosurgeon? https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/when-do-you-need-a-neurosurgeon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-do-you-need-a-neurosurgeon Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:00:59 +0000 https://borimirdarakchievmd.com/?p=2209 Back and neck pain are common patient complaints, and, in fact, they rarely need surgical treatment. They are usually treated with anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, or chiropractic care, and resolve within two to eight weeks. Back pain prevention is very important, and can be helped with core strengthening exercise and by maintaining a healthy [...]

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