Preventing Back Pain: Tips for Healthy Spine and Posture
Vertebrae I have recently been experiencing soreness in my lumbar spine, and my back becomes painful if I don't lean against something for a while. I think this might be due to sitting at my computer desk frequently over the past couple of years, and my posture is incorrect ...
Dr. Zhang Shilie reply Orthopedics
Hello, Miss Zhen: There are many causes of lower back pain, but about ninety percent are due to soft tissue disorders (i.e., issues outside the vertebrae), such as prolonged sitting or poor posture in heavy labor. These symptoms can often be improved by changing positions, rehabi...[Read More] Preventing Back Pain: Tips for Healthy Spine and Posture
Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Management Tips
Bone spur My father works as a lathe operator and has visited an orthopedic doctor, where he underwent X-rays. The doctor diagnosed him with sciatica and noted that his bones are aging prematurely. The X-ray showed that the distance between the last segment of his spine and the p...
Dr. Zhang Shilie reply Orthopedics
In elderly individuals, X-rays may show that the distance between the tip of the spinal cone and the adjacent vertebra is closer than that of normal individuals, indicating degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs. This can lead to spinal canal stenosis, resulting in poor...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Management Tips