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Scoliosis is abnormal lateral, or side-to-side, the curvature of the spine. While most people may be familiar with scoliosis being diagnosed among the adolescent population,
Patients with a herniated disc are often surprised to learn that this condition is causing symptoms that can include neck pain, back pain, leg pain,
If you are suffering from the pain of an annular tear, exercise can be a great treatment option. Although this condition can result in debilitating
By joining the base of the spine to the pelvis, the sacroiliac, or SI joint, is critical to connecting the upper body to the lower
If your doctor has approved a spinal cord stimulator for chronic pain management, you’ll have to undergo a trial period before receiving the full therapy.
A spinal cord stimulator is an implanted device commonly used to treat chronic back pain. It’s usually presented as a treatment option for people who
There are many spinal cord stimulator reviews online that can help you gain a better understanding of what to expect from all aspects of the
Chronic back pain affects millions of people and is a leading cause of missed work, doctor’s visits, and an inability to enjoy activities and hobbies.
Whether you call it a slipped disc, slip disc, disc slip, bulging disc, or herniated disc, back pain and other symptoms from any condition related
Exercises to Avoid when diagnosed with an annular tear Upon diagnosis of an annular tear, the patient will be recommended for different forms of conservative
Spinal narrowing, or spinal stenosis, is a broad term describing constriction of pathways in the spine. Along with helping our upper body stay upright, the
Bulging discs describe spinal discs that extend out of their designated space in the spinal column. This condition most commonly occurs in the cervical (upper)
The sciatic nerve is the longest and widest in the body, starting in the lower back and spreading down into the lower extremities. Because the
Minimally invasive surgery describes procedures that seek to limit the disruption of surrounding tissue at the surgical site. Made possible by advancements in medical technology
If you have chronic back pain from a spine condition, you should try to keep a positive attitude about treatment. Although pain and other symptoms
While dealing with chronic back pain, one must maintain a positive attitude about treatment options. Pain and symptoms can be debilitating, but there are effective
Laserdisc procedures, or laser disc decompression, is a term that can encompass multiple procedures. Any laser disc decompression uses laser assistance to remove damaged spinal
Spine surgery is usually a last resort option for patients who have fully explored other treatments and still have neck or back pain. In these
Many people who experience neck pain, back pain, leg pain, and other symptoms describe the source of pain as a “slipped disc.” Although this is
Back pain is extremely common. Nearly everyone has suffered some degree of back pain, whether it’s minor soreness from overexerting yourself from work or exercise
Canal stenosis describes narrowing in the spinal canal. This is the passage formed by arches in each of the vertebrae that protect the spinal cord.
Herniated nucleus pulposus is a more complex term for the condition most people know as a herniated disc. It simply describes the pushing of inner
Decompression surgery is a treatment for relieving chronic pain related to nerve compression. By removing the tissue causing a compressed nerve, also called a pinched
Bulging disc treatment comes in a variety of forms depending on the location and severity of the condition. Once you have been diagnosed with a