341652
Degenerative Disk Disease &
Herniation
- low back pain - acute
<3mos, chronic 3+mos,
nerve compression from
nucleus protruding into
annulus (fibrous ring
around disk)
- usually managed
with bed rest and
pain meds
- usually C5-C6 or C6-C7
interspaces, stresses from
disk degeneration (aging,
occupational)
- CM's - pain/stiffness in
neck, shoulder top,
scapulae, sometimes pain
in upper extr/head &
paresthesia/numbness
- Treatment - rest,
immobilize (1-2 days),
NSAID's, opioids,
muscle relaxants,
surgery possible
- Treatment - rest,
immobilize (1-2 days),
NSAID's, opioids,
muscle relaxants,
surgery possible
- CM's - pain/stiffness in
neck, shoulder top,
scapulae, sometimes pain
in upper extr/head &
paresthesia/numbness
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