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Radilculitis


What Causes Radiculitis?

The causes of radiculitis could be any spinal condition that places pressure on the spinal nerves. Disc herniations, bone spurs (osteophytes), and thickening of surrounding ligaments are the most common radiculitis causes. Other conditions that may cause radiculitis include spinal stenosis, damaged intervertebral discs, degeneration of the spine, and spinal instabilities such as spondylolisthesis or scoliosis.

Less common radiculitis causes include tumors and infections. Like other causes of radiculitis, either of these can reduce the spaces in the spine and compress the spinal cord as well as the exiting nerves. Additionally, diabetes, ruptured discs, and vertebral fractures may also cause radiculitis.

Causes of radiculitis tend to vary among different age groups. For example, degenerative changes are the most common causes among older people, whereas ruptured discs are more likely to be the cause among younger people.

How Can I Prevent Radiculitis?

If sitting for long periods of time is unavoidable for you, make sure you use chairs with firm back support. Make sure that you stand and walk or stretch frequently. Simple changes like these are the best bet for keeping your spine healthy and avoiding radiculitis. The key for slowing the natural process of degeneration with age is to reduce the pressure placed on your spine. For a list of suggestions for better spinal health please see our back pain prevention section.

Are you a Candidate for Surgery?

If non surgical radiculitis treatment fails to reduce your pain and other symptoms, you may be a surgical candidate. Our simple 3 step candidacy checking tool can get you started on a path to recovery in just minutes.

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