Posts Tagged ‘diagnosis’
[Video] When Is Disc Herniation an Emergency?
March 11th, 2022 by Lauren
Dr. Keshmiri talks about Disc Herniation and When It Can Become an Emergency (Transcript Below) When is Cervical Disc Herniation an Emergency? Patients who present to the office with disc herniations in their neck typically have severe pain that radiates down their arm so they have numbness and tingling. Occasionally they can have some […]
How is Neck or Back Pain Diagnosed?
March 7th, 2022 by Lauren
If you read articles on the Saratoga Spine blog, you’ll notice we often discuss different conditions that cause neck or back pain and how they’re treated. However, how do the doctors know which treatment is best? Or which condition each patient has? In other words, how is neck or back pain diagnosed? Office Visit Exams […]
Lower Back and Hip Pain: What’s the Difference?
December 5th, 2019 by Lauren
When you have lower back and hip pain it can be difficult to determine the actual cause or location of the pain. Is it a spine problem? Is it a hip problem? Let’s take a look at some of the different conditions that can cause pain in this area and some methods doctors use to […]
What Tests Are Used to Diagnose Back Pain?
January 9th, 2018 by Lauren
What tests are used to diagnose back pain? This is a common question of back pain sufferers. Doctors have many test methods at their disposal for diagnosing back pain. When evaluating a your symptoms in the office, a doctor may perform several physical examinations to help them understand your symptoms and/or make a preliminary diagnoses […]
