Tag: back problems

A herniated disc – What is it and what surgical treatments are available?

In this animation we explain what a hernia is and that this condition can involve discs in the spine. Although in many cases herniated discs recover without intervention, sometimes surgery is necessary. In the animation we explain the different types of surgical treatment of a herniated disc, such as an open discectomy, a laminotomy and a laminectomy.

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How To Relieve Hip, Lower Back and Buttock Pain: Piriformis Myofascial Release Technique

Personal trainer, Kai Wheeler out of San Diego, CA shows you a myofascial release technique along with a few stretching poses to relieve hip, lower back and buttock pain. Trigger points in the piriformis can impinge the sciatic nerve sending pain signals to the aforementioned areas. Common misdiagnoses of piriformis dysfunction are sciatica and herniated disk. If you are someone who feels discomfort in the hip, lower back or buttock while sitting, walking and running, give this release a try!!!