A Taxi Driver

A Taxi Driver

1. Anatomy Of Vertebral Column

   • Bones
     • Cervical
     • Thoracic
     • Lumbar
     • Sacral
     • Coccygeal
   • Ligaments
     • Anterior longitudinal ligament
     • Posterior longitudinal ligament
     • Ligamentum flavum
     • Supraspinous ligament
     • Interspinous ligament
     • Intertransverse ligament
   • Muscles
     • Superficial
     • Intermediate
     • Deep
       • Splenius
       • Transverso-spinalis
       • Erector spinae

2. Causes Of Lower Back Pain

   • Muscle strain
   • Ligament strain
   • Bulging or ruptured discs
   • Postural stress
   • Sciatica
   • Osteoporosis
   • Arthritis

3. Causes Of Sciatica

   • Herniated or slipped disc
   • Degenerated disc disorder
   • Spinal stenosis
   • Cauda equina syndrome
   • Spondylolisthesis

4. Signs & Symptoms Of Sciatica

   • Lower back and hip pain
   • Pain in the leg and rear area
   • Burning or tingling in lower limb
   • Weakness or numbness of foot
   • Shooting or stabbing pain

5. Alternative Therapy For Sciatica

   • Acupuncture
   • Osteopath
   • Chiropractor

6. Treatment Of Sciatica

   • Medications
     • Anti-inflammatory
     • Muscle relaxants
     • Narcotics
     • Tricyclic antidepressants
   • Physiotherapy
   • Surgery
   • Steroid Injections

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