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Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a condition resulting from the natural aging process and its effects on the spinal discs. Over time the discs dry
The sacroiliac (SI) joint serves a key function in connecting the base of the spine to the pelvis. Named because it connects the base of
What is Degenerative Joint Disease? Degenerative joint disease is the gradual degradation of the cartilage within your joints which can include the facet joints in
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a spinal condition that is caused by the deterioration of the discs with time as a result of injury. The
When it comes to degenerative disc disease (DDD) treatment, two common options may come to mind: prescription medications and surgery. While widely used, however, these
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) surgery can be the best course of treatment in certain situations but it isn’t always necessary. Many people find that their
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) in the neck is relatively common because the cervical (upper) region of the spine is highly flexible and must also support
Facet syndrome can cause pain in the joints of the spine, potentially leading to radiating nerve pain affecting the extremities. There are several strategies that
Facet syndrome, which is also referred to as facet osteoarthritis or facet disease, is a degenerative condition that occurs when a facet joint deteriorates. Facet
Facet syndrome, also sometimes called facet disease or osteoarthritis of the spine occurs when the facet joints that connect vertebrae break down. The facet joints
Facet syndrome treatment can take forms, all of which share a common goal: to relieve pain and improve mobility so you can resume regular activities.
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a term for pain and symptoms resulting from unsuccessful spine surgery. There can be a wide range of causes
Pursuing failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) treatment can be frustrating. Undergoing spine surgery only to have symptoms return or new ones develop can be devastating
It can be incredibly disappointing to experience ongoing pain after undergoing neck or back surgery, but many people have to deal with a condition known
Spinal instability becomes more likely as people approach middle age and parts of the spine begin to wear out. For example, spinal discs begin to
What Is Chiropractic Decompression Chiropractic decompression focuses on improving spinal nerve function by taking pressure off them through manual adjustments and devices. Nerve compression is
Although millions of people have neck and back conditions like herniated discs, bulging discs, or spinal stenosis, many people are unaware of possible treatment options
Nonsurgical decompression is the practice of using stretching, negative intradiscal pressure, or inversion to pull displaced disc material back into its proper place between two
Decompression treatment options focus on releasing pressure that has built up around spinal nerves. Because the spinal cord and the nerve roots that branch off
Surgical decompression of the spine describes a procedure that aims to release pressure placed on the spinal nerves. Decompression can be achieved by removing material
Decompression surgery can treat conditions affecting the cervical (upper) spine when conservative treatments have not brought the relief needed for a return to normal activity.
Living with pain and other symptoms related to a pinched, or compressed nerve can be beyond frustrating. Sometimes nerve compression can be as temporary as
If you are suffering from pain caused by spinal compression, the goal of treatment is almost always spinal decompression. Spinal compression occurs naturally as a
If you have ever been diagnosed with a cervical (upper) spine condition, such as a herniated disc or bulging disc, that causes nerve compression, you