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• 6 Leading Causes of Sciatica
  
  Can you prevent sciatica? Anyone who has experienced an episode of sciatica wants to know! Understanding what can cause sciatica-related low back and leg pain is a good place to start.
• Ergonomic Chairs and Seat Adjustment
  
  While most people believe sitting is relaxing, sitting is actually hard on the back because it transfers the full weight of the upper body onto the buttocks and thighs.
• Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
  
  An alternative angle to understanding low back pain is presented through the model of Chinese medicine.
• Non-surgical Treatment of Cervical Herniated Disc
  
  Within 4 to 6 weeks, most patients find their symptoms are relieved without spine surgery.
• Bone Spurs and Overgrowths
  
  Bone spurs and bony overgrowths are also known as osteophytes. Osteophytes are extra bone the body produces and deposits in an arthritic joint to stop its movement.
• Low Back Strain and Sprain
  
  The prognosis is excellent for a complete recovery from a lumbar (low back) strain or sprain injury.
• Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Surgical Treatment
  
  The most common surgery in the lumbar spine is called decompressive laminectomy. This procedure creates more space for the spinal nerves.