Posts Tagged ‘spinal cord’
[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 […]
What is Lumbar Stenosis and How is it Treated?
February 28th, 2020 by Lauren
Lumbar stenosis is a condition often treated at Saratoga Spine. Let’s take a closer look at what lumbar stenosis is and how it’s treated. What is Lumbar Stenosis? Stenosis refers to narrowing of the spinal canal. The term lumbar stenosis is used when the narrowing of the spinal canal occurs in the lumbar region of […]
How Do I Know if I Have a Spinal Injury?
November 8th, 2019 by Lauren
An injury to the spine requires immediate medical attention. If not treated properly it can lead to permanent nerve damage or paralysis. But we often hear the same question, “how do I know if I have a spinal injury”? Well, as it turns out, there are some signs you can watch out for. How to […]