by Dr. Sai Shiva Tadakamalla | Sep 10, 2026
What Is a Slip Disc? A slip disc, also called a herniated disc, happens when the soft part inside a spinal disc pushes out. This can press on nearby nerves. As a result, you may feel pain, numbness, or weakness. Usually, doctors try simple treatments first. However,...
by Dr. Sai Shiva Tadakamalla | Sep 8, 2026
Persistent sciatica symptoms can affect your daily life. Sciatica is nerve pain that travels from your lower back down your leg. While mild pain may go away, ongoing or worsening symptoms should not be ignored. In fact, persistent sciatica symptoms can signal a...
by Dr. Sai Shiva Tadakamalla | Aug 7, 2026
What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a type of nerve pain. It happens when the sciatic nerve gets irritated or pressed. This nerve runs from your lower back, through your hips, and down each leg. Often, people feel back pain that travels down the leg. This is a key sign of...
by Dr. Sai Shiva Tadakamalla | Aug 7, 2026
Introduction Many people wonder about the difference between a disc bulge vs slip disc. Both can cause back pain and nerve problems, but they are not the same. Understanding these differences is important. It helps you know what might be pressing on your nerve and how...
by Dr. Sai Shiva Tadakamalla | Jul 7, 2026
When the surgeon says the word fusion, most patients aren’t really thinking about the operation. They’re thinking about after. Will I still be me? How much time does this leave me with? That second question, life expectancy after spinal fusion, gets typed...
