Bone Spurs – How to Prevent Them
What Are Bone Spurs Bone spurs, also called osteophytes, develop in the spine as a natural stabilizing response to bone-on-bone friction, often caused by age-related
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What Are Bone Spurs Bone spurs, also called osteophytes, develop in the spine as a natural stabilizing response to bone-on-bone friction, often caused by age-related
The term collapsed disc is commonly used to describe a condition that causes a disc in the spine to lose height or shape. The spinal
What is Foraminal Stenosis Foraminal stenosis is a fairly common spinal condition. It is characterized by the narrowing of the foramina or passageways between the
What Does Foraminal Stenosis Surgery Mean For You If you’ve decided to have foraminal stenosis surgery, you’re probably anxious to find relief from your pain,
What is Foraminal Stenosis When foraminal stenosis causes mild to moderate symptoms nonsurgical treatment is often sufficient. Many people are able to find the relief
What is a Degenerative Spine Condition Degenerative changes in the spine occur in all people as they age. However, there is a wide range of
What is a Degenerative Spine Degenerative spine disease describes a condition where the structures of the spine undergo degenerative changes. This includes the vertebral bodies,
What is Facet Disease If you have been diagnosed with facet disease, you are probably wondering what your next steps are. You should start by