I have a weakness in my pinky and ring fingers. Sometimes I feel losing sense with these two fingers, any idea what could be the problem?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The 4th (ring finger) and 5th (pinky) digits of the hand are supplied by the same nerve, known as the ulnar nerve. Sensations of numbness and tingling, what is called paresthesias, usually indicate th... Read More
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Does fast walking strengthen the body muscles including the back's?
2 Answers
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- Not really. Walking is mainly good for your heart. To strengthen your muscles, you need to do exercises against resistance and special back exercises.
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At 25yrs got diagnosed with a large right dorso-lateral extruding disc L5-S1 impinging on right anterior dural sac and S1 nerve root in the neural foramen. Is surgery avoidable? Any alternatives?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If the symptoms of the disc herniation show improvement over the initial three months period after the onset of symptoms, and progress to more and more improvement, then a surgical intervention is mos... Read More
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I spend 9 hours/day at the office so I want to go to gym to prevent disc problems. But i have scoliosis. Can anyone recommend good gym exercises to prevent disc and not harm scoliosis?
Dr. Ghassan Nawfal,
Surgery
- In general, adults with scoliosis can engage in exercise and recreational sports without undue risk. However, the type of exercise and how vigorous one can be at the gym depends on the degree of scoli... Read More
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I sit down for long periods of time with my leg hanging down. Do I have pain in my right leg or calf numbness? What are the possible causes?
Dr. Ghassan Nawfal,
Surgery
- You may have sciatica (disc disease). You should have yourself examined by a specialist (usually an orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon) who can help you manage your symptoms.
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Can walking prevent disc disease?
Dr. Ghassan Nawfal,
Surgery
- No it cannot. However, staying in shape and strengthening your back and abdominal muscles with regular exercises (swimming is very good) is important in decreasing the incidence of disc disease.
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