Tuesday, 25 December 2012

A Gist Into Two Most Common Diseases

Spondylolisthesis refers to a condition in which a vertebra (bone) in the spine slithers forward landing on top of a bone located below it. This misplaced bone press the bone beneath it and other nerves leading to pain in buttocks, thighs and back. One of the most common causes of Spondylolisthesis is age related ailments such as arthritis. However, it is also consequential to injuries of different types such as athletic. The severity of the pain varies from one person to another and can range from severe pain to no symptoms at all. There is no dearth of Spondylolisthesis Treatment options available from self-care measures, medications to therapy. Surgery is also recommended in certain cases.

Just like Spondylolisthesis, there are various other problems being faced by people today. And, one such problem is Cervical Herniated Disc. It is one of the most common spinal problems in the neck. It can occur without any apparent cause or due to trauma or injury. Some patients of herniated discs experience severe to mild pain in neck and arm or numbness in the fingers hand or arm. There are various treatment options available for Herniated cervical disc including physical therapy to medications, and surgery is a few cases too.