Causes: Herniated Disks, Muscle strains or sprain, Disk generation
Nota:
Herniated disks: rubbery disks between spinal bones
Disk degeneration: osteoarthritis or osteoporosis-caused by age or heredity
Symptoms: Dull ache, numbness/tingling in
legs, burning or stabbing pain
Nota:
-Severe burning/stabbing pain in the leg or foot
-numbness/tingling in the lower extremeties
Treatments: NSAIDS, Acetaminophen, Muscle Relaxants, Firm mattress, positioning, sitting in recliner or semi-fowler's position, change positions often, elevate foot and legs on footstool