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This
is a condition where the disk material
between two vertebrae has ballooned
out of its normal position, causing
compression or pressure on the
nerve. In the case of herniated
cervical discs, there may be pain
and/or numbness/tingling in your
neck and/or arm(s) as well as weakness
of the arms. In the case of lumbar
herniated disc, there may be similar
symptoms in your low back and legs.
This is a condition
in which calcium built up on the
bony structure of the cervical
or lumbar spine. This is a normal
aging process. However, in some
instances, the calcium build up,
or spur, may impinge upon a nerve
or nerve root causing pain and
discomfort. This can be manifested
as weakness or numbness in the
arm(s) or leg(s) as well.
This is a condition in which calcium
builds up around the canal, which
houses the spinal cord (or main
nerve) or nerve roots. This too
is normal aging or arthritis in
the cervical spine; however, if
pressure is on the spinal cord,
numbness and weakness in the legs
can occur. In the cervical spine,
if this condition is left untreated,
it can cause paralysis. In the
lumbar spine, is condition generally
produces numbness, pain, and/or
weakness in the legs.
For more information on
specific spinal disorders, please
visit the following sites
http://www.spineuniverse.com/
or
http://www.allaboutbackandneckpain.com/
Use the search engines to type in the specific diagnosis you are looking to learn
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