Will This Get Rid of Back Pain?
Sitting, Redefined
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Some believe swapping your desk chair for a fitness ball will improve the health of your spine.
But could it actually increase your pain?
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Ask The Experts
Understanding Herniated Disc Diagnosis
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Question:
I just read an article about the straight leg raise test, but I still don't get it. How does raising my leg help the doctor know if I have a herniated disc? Could you please explain that?
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Answer:
Yes, your doctor may use a straight leg raise test to determine whether your low back and/or leg pain is due to a lumbar herniated disc.
The test is easy to perform. In most cases, you will lie down on a table (sitting is a less common variation), and your doctor will lift your straightened leg into the air.
If you feel pain that travels down your leg when it's lifted to the 30° to 70° range, then the straight leg raise test is considered…
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Biofeedback Questions and Answers
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