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Lumbar Annular Tear | BEST An annular tear occurs when the outer layer of a spinal disc, called the annulus fibrosus, develops a rip or

Cervical Annular Tear | BEST Annular tears are injuries occurring in the spinal discs that support and cushion the vertebrae in the spine. If the

Bone Spurs Bone spurs, or osteophytes, are small, smooth projections that develop on the surface of a normal bone. Bone spurs can develop for a

Degenerative Disc Disease Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a condition that occurs from changes or tears in the compressible spinal discs. These discs act as

Collapsed Disc A collapsed spinal disc is a spinal disc that has lost its normal height due to the deterioration of its fibrous outer wall.

Bulging Disc If you have been diagnosed with a bulging disc, you are not alone. Bulging discs are also known as disc protrusions and are

Canal Stenosis Canal stenosis can be a source of debilitating pain that can limit time spent with family or friends, work, or leisurely activities. Fortunately,

Arthritis of the Spine Arthritis is not a single disease. Rather, it’s an umbrella term describing all the conditions that cause pain, tenderness, stiffness, and

Degenerative Spine Degenerative spine conditions are the result of the loss of normal structure and function of the spine, typically due to age. The spine

Annular Tear While an annular tear sounds like a painful and serious injury, it’s completely treatable with proper care. Read on to learn more about

Disc Extrusion Disc extrusion also referred to as a ruptured or herniated disc, is a degenerative spine condition that can lead to nerve compression and

Disc Protrusion Disc protrusion is a common form of spinal disc deterioration that can cause neck and back pain. Changes occurring with the regular aging

Facet Disease Facet joints are the structures that connect the spinal vertebrae to each other. The facet joint is like many other joints in the

Facet Symdrome Facet syndrome is a specific type of osteoarthritis that develops in the facet joints located in the spine. These joints link the vertebrae

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Before you undergo elective spine surgery you should be aware of the potential risks and benefits of your surgical procedure. While

Foraminal Narrowing Foraminal narrowing, or foraminal stenosis, is a condition of the spine that can cause pain and other symptoms resulting from spinal nerve root

Foraminal Stenosis Foraminal stenosis, or narrowing, occurs when the open passageways between the spinal vertebrae (foramina) are encroached upon by displaced bone or soft tissue,

Herniated Disc Chances are you’ve heard of a herniated disc. If you have been diagnosed with a herniated disc, you are likely also familiar with

Herniated Nucleus Pulposus If you have been diagnosed with HNP, you are probably wondering what that means and whether or not there are any treatments

Pinched Nerve A pinched nerve is a term that describes the compression of a nerve root in the spinal canal due to an abnormality of

Prolapsed Disc Hearing of a herniated disc or a bulging disc is common, but a prolapsed disc is not diagnosed nor discussed nearly as often.

Ruptured Disc A ruptured disc, also known as a herniated disc,  is a common condition that occurs when one of the spinal discs develops a

Sciatic Nerve Pain Sciatic nerve pain, also known as sciatica, is a condition that affects the lumbar (lower) region of the spine. This condition compresses

Scoliosis Of all the degenerative conditions that can take place in the spine, scoliosis is one of the more dramatic conditions that can result. Scoliosis,