What is radicular syndrome?

Alejandra Guzmán suffers from this painful condition.

Exploring diagnosis and treatment.

Alejandra Guzmán, the renowned Mexican performer, recently had to cancel a show due to health concerns.

Her condition has been identified as radicular syndrome.

It’s a medical ailment that has been troubling the singer for several years following a stage fall.

Let’s delve into what this condition entails and how it has impacted the popular Mexican performer.

Alejandra Guzman suffers from radicular syndrome

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Let’s shed light on the medical condition that has been affecting Alejandra Guzmán for some time.

Radicular syndrome occurs when a nerve root gets compressed as it exits the spinal cord.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, this compression can result in a range of symptoms in individuals.

These symptoms often include pain, weakness, numbness and tingling in the areas of the body served by the affected nerve.

Radicular syndrome causes

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Nerve roots are sensitive and pivotal structures responsible for transmitting signals between the spinal cord and the rest of the body.

When these nerve roots become compressed, they can trigger issues that vary depending on the site of compression.

Nerve root compressions can arise due to various factors.

These include herniated discs, bone spurs, spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal), inflammation or tumors.

Treatment for nerve compression

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Nerve root compression is a condition that can bring about pain and disability, and its treatment hinges on its underlying cause.

These treatments may encompass conservative approaches like physical therapy or pain-relief medication.

Strengthening exercises, pain management therapies, and — in more severe or persistent cases — treatment could be more invasive.

Severe cases may require surgery.

Adopting lifestyle changes to treat radicular compression

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It’s also important to note that in many cases non-invasive treatments can resolve radicular syndrome.

Lifestyle adjustments coupled with physical therapy can often adequately alleviate the symptoms.

These lifestyle modifications might involve specific exercises to strengthen muscles and enhance posture.

Avoiding some activities that exacerbate symptoms may also be necessary.

Diagnosis and treatment

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It’s crucial to emphasize certain details, particularly regarding diagnosis of this condition.

Diagnosing and treating radicular syndrome should be done by a healthcare professional.

Usually this would be an orthopedist or neurologist.

The specific clinical situation of each patient dictates what approach to take.

Alejandra Guzmán cancels shows

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In June, Alejandra Guzmán had to cancel a performance in Nuevo Laredo.

The acclaimed singer had scheduled a show to mark the city’s 175th anniversary on June 15, 2023.

However, the condition that has been affecting her since 2022, prevented her from fulfilling her commitments.

Guzmán issued a statement explaining the reason behind the cancellation, citing the return of complications related to radicular syndrome in her lower back.

Alejandra Guzmán explains her radicular syndrome

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«In spite of the care and rehabilitation I underwent, complications have resurfaced today,» she began.

«Due to a condition called radicular syndrome in my lower back…» she continued in her message.

«….this situation will require me to be on complete rest for a few days,» the Mexican singer emphasized as she explained why she was forced to cancel the show.

According to El financiero, a fall in 2022 seems to have exacerbated the singer’s health issues, leading to her experiencing nerve root pain.