In our last blog, we defined spinal stenosis as a narrowing of the spinal canal. When the spinal canal shrinks, it puts pressure on the nerves, ligaments, and bones of the spine. You end up experiencing pain in your back as well as your limbs, because the nerves get pinched. […]
Read MoreIn world of medical terminology, there are a lot of tongue-twisters! Spinal stenosis is one of them. Most people get that it is a condition of the spine, but get lost at “stenosis.” The word “stenosis” comes from the Greek term “stenos” and its derivatives, “stenoun” and “stenosis.” These three […]
Read MoreThis content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on December 23rd, 2016. Do you have sciatica? In our last blog, we mentioned how many people with sciatica tend to struggle in silence, thinking there is no solution to their pain. If you have done everything you can to […]
Read MoreThis content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on December 15th, 2016. When you have sciatica, life looks different for you than for everyone else. Just sitting down can be difficult. Many people who have sciatica suffer quietly, convinced that there isn’t any way to find complete relief. […]
Read MoreThis content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on December 8th, 2016. Sciatica is a common condition, and it can have a deep effect on your life. Where you once had no problem sitting for car rides, airplane flights, or important presentations, your body won’t let you relax. You […]
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