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… pain, such as: An infection in the neck. Narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck (cervical spinal stenosis). Rheumatoid arthritis. Sometimes neck pain may not … Tai Chi and Qi Gong Chronic Pain Lumbar Herniated Disc Neck Problems and Injuries …
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… Brace (orthotic) treatment for scoliosis is used to prevent spinal curve progression and to maintain a more normal … include the: CTLSO, which stands for cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis. It may also be known as a Milwaukee … as kyphosis (hunchback). TLSO, which stands for thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis. This brace consists of a trunk and …
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… space (subarachnoid space) between the bones in your spine (spinal canal). A myelogram may be done to find a tumour, an … the spine such as a herniated disc , or narrowing of the spinal canal caused by arthritis. The spinal canal holds the … weakness, or pain. Narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis). A tumour or infection causing problems with the …
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… may be put in a vein ( IV ) in your arm or into the spinal canal. The dye makes structures and organs easier to … fractures, deformities, infection, or narrowing of the spinal canal ( spinal stenosis ). Find a herniated disc of the spine. Check to see …
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… If bony growths are pushing against a nerve root or the spinal cord , you may have numbness, tingling, weakness, or … or injuries to the bones. MRI . This test checks your spinal nerves and looks for disc problems. CT scan . This … you have spine problems such as a herniated disc or spinal stenosis . In some cases, a shot of medicine in the joint …
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… order tests to confirm the diagnosis. These may include: Spinal fluid analysis. By doing a lumbar puncture (also called a spinal tap), your doctor can … These may include: Spinal fluid analysis. By doing a lumbar puncture (also called a spinal tap), your doctor can …
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… they are most common in the neck (cervical) and lower back (lumbar) spine. The seven vertebrae between the head and the … over time. But if the herniated disc is squeezing your spinal cord or nerves and/or you are having weakness, … to replace the disc that is removed. Lumbar Herniated Disc Neck Pain Neck Problems and Injuries …
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… is a fatal disease that slowly destroys the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) in cattle. It also is … for brain changes caused by vCJD. Other tests may include a lumbar puncture or an electroencephalogram (EEG) . A brain … for brain changes caused by vCJD. Other tests may include a lumbar puncture or an electroencephalogram (EEG) . A brain …
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… West Nile leads to severe illness that affects the brain or spinal cord. People older than 50 or those with weakened … You may also have other tests, such as: A spinal tap ( lumbar puncture ) to look for antibodies or other signs of … You may also have other tests, such as: A spinal tap ( lumbar puncture ) to look for antibodies or other signs of …
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… and thigh pain. Spine problems include a herniated disc or lumbar narrowing (stenosis). Pulled muscles, ligaments, or tendons in the leg … and thigh pain. Spine problems include a herniated disc or lumbar narrowing (stenosis). Pulled muscles, ligaments, or …