It occurs when the nervous system gets damaged and does not function properly. It feels like sharp, shooting, and stabbing pain. The common causes are nerve pressure, viral infections, cancer, and vascular malformations.
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How long will it take for my back injury to heal completely, and for me to get back into exercising?
Query: Hello doctor, Two weeks ago, I hurt my back by deadlifting. The pain was severe, and I believe it was a herniated disc in my sciatic nerve. I started PT immediately with press-ups religiously, and a week in, I bought an inversion table and started using that. Two weeks later, I am sleeping through ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your accident and I am glad that you are recovering well. As you have mentioned that the pain started after lifting weights, so it must be because of disc prolapse or muscular strain of back. I think, as per my experience, you will take ... Read Full »