What to know about the sciatic nerve and vitamin deficiency
Certain nutrient deficiencies, including vitamin B12, vitamin D, and magnesium deficiency, may contribute to or worsen sciatic nerve pain.
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Why do some people get a curved back as they age and what can be done to avoid it?
As we age, it's common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve. You might associate this with older adults and wonder: will this happen to me? Can I prevent it?
Functional bioprinted spinal disks offer new hope for understanding and treating back pain
University of Manchester scientists have successfully pioneered a way to create functioning human spinal disks, aiming to revolutionize our understanding of back pain and disk degeneration in a leap for medical science.
Treatment for curvature of the spine in adults
Treating curvature of the spine as an adult often involves pain relief medications, exercise, or spinal injections to soothe symptoms. Surgery may only be necessary for adults with severe curvature or back pain.
Northside performs first endoscopic spine surgery
Surgeons at Northside Hospital have successfully completed the health system’s first ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery to treat back pain. Dr. Vamsi Kancherla, orthopedic surgeon, completed the procedure May 22 at Northside Hospital Gwinnett using Arthrex endoscopic spine technology.
