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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Sciatica Treatment Options DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Three weeks ago I was diagnosed with sciatica I didn’t have much pain initially, but it has been extremely painful the past few days — usually when I’m sitting Would physical therapy be an option for treatment? I don’t like to take medications for pain Are there other treatments I should try? Could […]
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Who should have a bone density test? DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 62-year-old woman who has been fairly healthy most of my life I try to walk daily and eat right I’ve never had a fracture or bone health issues But after my annual physical this year, my doctor suggested a bone density test Do I really need one and how often? ANSWER: A […]
Sharing Mayo Clinic: Complex spine surgery helps Belinda Purdy walk . . . The scans revealed the cause of her pain: forward slip of the last lumbar spine bone over the tail bone This also is called "L5 S1 spondylolisthesis " The imaging also revealed chronic fractures of the two supportive bony pillars on the backside of the L5 vertebrae called pars A bone density assessment showed that Belinda also had osteoporosis
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Stem cell therapy for arthritis DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What’s the latest information on using stem cell therapy to treat an arthritic shoulder that causes excessive pain? ANSWER: New efforts in regenerative medicine, including stem cell therapy, could dramatically affect orthopedic surgery over the coming years Much of this hope is pinned on using stem cells to treat degenerative conditions such […]
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Spinal adjustment techniques differ among . . . DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What happens during a spinal adjustment? Can professionals other than chiropractors safely do spinal adjustments? ANSWER: Chiropractors commonly perform spinal adjustments, also known as spinal manipulation However, osteopathic doctors, physical therapists and medical doctors who are specially trained in manipulation may provide the service as well The purposes of spinal
Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is degenerative disk disease? Degenerative disk disease is a common cause of back pain Our spinal disks wear out with age and use About 20% of all U S adults have some amount of degeneration by age 65
Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child Also on the program, Dr Brett Freedman, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, will explain treatment options for the common cause of back pain, spondylolisthesis And Dr Virend Somers, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, will explain why women who snore may be at greater risk for heart disease To hear the program, find an affiliate in your area