People who suffer from back pain that can only be relieved by surgery now have more and improved options. Minimally invasive back surgery is an advanced form of microsurgery that's replacing conventional open-back surgery used to repair a wide...
If you have undergone back surgery, an unwanted side effect may include sciatic nerve pain. This condition, called sciatica, occurs when you feel nerve pain radiating through the buttocks and down the back of the legs. Compression of the nerve...
If you have back surgery, your expectation after you have healed from the operation would most likely be to feel relief from the symptoms that led you to have the surgery, namely back or leg pain. Yet, the occurrence of pain after back surgery is...
No one wants to deal with loose skin. It's unattractive and can make you feel uncomfortable to wear certain types of clothing, especially beachwear and other summer attire. That said, you don't have to just sit back and accept your loose skin,...
Toenail fungus often begins as a yellowish or brownish spot under the nail. It spreads deeper into the nail and causes a larger discoloration. The nail might thicken and develop unsightly, crumbling edges. Sometimes it can lead to a painful...
Back pain can dramatically interfere with your ability to exercise, and working the thighs, glutes and other muscles of the upper leg is often especially painful. Paradoxically, inadequate exercise can increase back pain, creating a vicious cycle...
Lower back pain affects two out of three adults and ranks as the second highest reason for a visit to the doctor, according to the website for New York's Hospital for Special Surgery. Causes of lower back pain include muscular strain, weak core...
Ingrown nails may occur in either the hands or feet but are much more common in the toes than in the fingers. This painful condition not only looks unsightly, but can also develop into an infection if left untreated. In the early stages, treatment...
Age, injury, inactivity or overuse are all common causes of back pain. The good news is, surgery is rarely required for the treatment of back problems. Your doctor may refer you to a physical therapist, who will devise a program of strengthening...
