Nucci Medical Blog
“Innovative Medicine, Old fashioned Care” That is the tagline for Nucci Medical. Is it just a nice saying or does it reflect a difference in medical treatment at Nucci Medical? I think the latter...
I often see patients after a car accident or other traumatic injury with complaints of neck and back pain. On many occasions, I will discover other associated injuries to the shoulder, wrist or other...
Lumbar epidural steroid injections are controversial in when they are given, where they are given, why they are given, how often they should be given and what medications work best. Whatever position you may...
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. It’s stability depends significantly on muscle and cartilage. This is different than the hip joint that has a great deal of bony stability due...
I am often asked how to prevent back injuries. Most people do not like my answer and rarely follow my advice… The Answer Is This: Exercise 5-6 times a week, consisting of a combination...
What is Sciatica? Sciatic pain, or lumbar radiculopathy, is a term used to describe symptoms of pain such as burning, numbing, and/or weakness that radiates down the sciatic nerve from the low back to...
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Treatment for herniated lumbar discs depends on the time and symptoms, anatomical/surgical considerations and the proper diagnosis. Proper Diagnosis: Complaints of back pain are very common and often resolve with little to no intervention....
Disclaimer: All injuries vary and each patient is different, as well as the jobs they perform. All work restrictions and recommendations to return to full duty are made on a case by case basis....
Do You Need a Spine Surgeon At All? Most injuries to the neck and back get better without surgery. 80% of people will have low back pain in their life that resolves on its...