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The Importance of Nerve Health Maintaining good nerve health is very important for optimal functioning of the human body. Nerves serve as the communication
What are Osteophytes? Osteophytes, also called bone spurs, can form near the joints or vertebrae of the spine. These small growths, while not necessarily painful,
Spinal Arthritis Treatment The decision to undergo spinal arthritis surgery may seem like an easy choice when the severely debilitating symptoms of spinal arthritis are
Understanding Collapsed Discs A collapsed disc occurs when a spinal disc begins to lose height. While this condition has many contributors, it is most often
Understanding Cervical Disc Extrusions A cervical disc extrusion is a condition that develops in the cervical (neck) region of the spine. It involves a ruptured
What is a Disc Extrusion? A disc extrusion describes the soft inside of a disc pushing to the outside. This can result in debilitating symptoms
What is Sciatica Sciatica is the term for the painful symptoms you experience if the sciatic nerve — the largest in the body — becomes
The Reality of Living with Nerve Pain Living with nerve pain can be an incredibly challenging and often debilitating experience. Unlike other types of pain,
Understanding Spinal Cord Stimulators and How They Work Spinal cord stimulators are medical devices that deliver tiny electric pulses to specific nerves throughout the body.
Living with a Herniated Disc Herniated disc pain may be experienced throughout the body, not just in the upper or lower back. Depending on the
Understanding the Causes of Slipped Discs Among the many causes of slipped discs in the spinal column, participation in sports is a leading contributor. Athletes
Finding Relief from Facet Joint Pain Patients who are struggling with pain from facet joints in the cervical spine may be advised to get facet
Can Certain Sports Lead to the Development of Arthritis? While participating in a sport can be beneficial to your health, certain sports can place you
What are Bone Spurs? Commonly found in the neck and back, bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, are excess bone growths that the body might
Understanding Collapsed Discs A collapsed disc is a condition where one of the spinal discs that cushion the vertebrae begins to lose height. This is
Complex regional pain syndrome is a serious disease that causes debilitating chronic pain.
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