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What is Degenerative Disc Disease? Degenerative disc disease is a spinal condition involving the gradual degeneration of spinal discs. This condition can manifest anywhere, but
Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis Physical therapy is a useful resource for patients to use as a treatment and rehabilitation method. Depending on the patient’s
What is a Bulging Disc? Bulging discs, also known as disc protrusions, are a very common occurrence in people of all ages. Shock-absorbing discs cushion
What is a Bulging Disc? A degenerative bulging disc describes a spinal disc that has weakened and deteriorated. As a result of the natural aging
What is Canal Stenosis? Spinal canal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal is obstructed by a damaged component of the spine. This can include a
What is an Annular Tear? An annular tear describes a tear in the tough outer layer of a disc in the spine. This tear can
Degenerative Joint Disease Also known as facet disease or spinal osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease of the spine is a condition that can develop when the
Degenerative Spine Surgery Recovery There’s no answer to how long it takes to recover from degenerative spine surgery. In fact, it’s tough to even pinpoint
Overview of Degenerative Spine If you are suffering from a degenerative spine, you may be experiencing painful symptoms that can make it difficult to continue
1. What is a Disc Protrusion? A disc protrusion happens when the spinal disc protrudes out into the spinal column. This condition is sometimes also
An Overview of Cervical Disc Protrusion Cervical disc protrusion describes a vertebral disc degenerating or protruding outside of its normal parameters in the neck or
What is Disc Extrusion? A disc extrusion, which is a term for a herniated disc, can have an extremely negative impact on your quality of
What is Spinal Arthritis Spinal arthritis, also known as spinal osteoarthritis, is a deterioration of the facet joints that connect the vertebrae and make motion
What is Bone Spur Surgery? Bone spur surgery may sound alarming if you are not familiar with the process. In fact, many people believe bone
What is a Bulging Disc? A bulging disc, or a slipped disc, is a common form of spinal degeneration that can lead to neck or
Bulging disc treatment can often be accomplished without traditional open spine surgery. In fact, many physicians encourage their patients to use the most conservative or
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Overview If you’re considering having a follow-up surgery to address failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), it means you’re familiar with the
An Overview of Foraminal Stenosis Foraminal stenosis describes the narrowing of the foramina. The foramina are the spaces through which spinal nerve roots branch off
A Foraminal Stenosis Overview Foraminal stenosis is a condition in the spine that describes the narrowing of a foraminal canal. This is the passageway on
Foraminal Stenosis Surgery As you prepare for foraminal stenosis surgery, it’s important for you to ask your surgical team amount what to expect after the
Foraminal Stenosis Overview Foraminal stenosis is a spine condition that impacts the foraminal canal within the spine. Specifically, this condition causes the foraminal canals found
BEST Health System’s Cincinnati location announced the name of the President of BEST Surgery & Therapies on June 16th, 2022. BEST welcomes Janet L. Carlson
Post Foraminal Stenosis Diagnosis You probably have several questions if you’ve recently been diagnosed with foraminal stenosis. Such as what the condition is and what
What is Degenerative Disc Disease? Degenerative disc disease is the natural aging of the spine. To understand this phenomenon, it is important to have knowledge