Tx of Chronic Pain, Modalities, Alternative Medicine

Question 1

Chronic tendonitis is not from inflammation but instead is due to what?

Answer 1

Collagen degeneration –> Tendonosis is a new better term

Question 2

What % of LBP is due to a herniated disc?

Answer 2

Only 4%

Question 3

Starting from a normal disc what are the next 4 stages of disc herniation?

Answer 3

Degeneration –> Prolapse –> Extrusion –> Sequestration

*D-P-E-S*

Question 4

What is the #1 cause for Sciatica?

Answer 4

Ligamentous laxity in SI joint