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SI Joint Pain

SI Joint Pain Located between the base of the spine and the pelvis, the sacroiliac (SI) joint is essential for connecting the two. A large

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Slipped Disc

Slipped Disc Many individuals experiencing back or neck pain will refer to this pain as a “slipped disc.” Although this is a common term that

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Spinal Narrowing

Spinal Narrowing Spinal narrowing, also known as spinal stenosis, is a very broad term that describes constriction of the already tight nerve pathways in the

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Spinal Stenosis

Cervical Spinal Stenosis Condition Animation Spinal stenosis is a condition that causes a narrowing of the spinal canal, which can compress the spinal cord or

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Spondylitis

Ankylosing Spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis is a disease that causes severe inflammation in the spinal joints. The term ankylosing refers to the stiffening or fusion of

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Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis is a spine condition that generally refers to the inflammation and swelling of the vertebrae in the spine. Most doctors use the term

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Spondylosis

Spondylosis Spondylosis is a common, catch-all term that is often used to describe various types of spinal degeneration. Specifically, this condition can be used to

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Torn Disc

Torn Disc A torn disc occurs in the annular tissue, which is the outermost layer of the spinal disc. When this occurs, the center of

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Degenerative Joint Disease

Degenerative Joint Degenerative joint disease is the gradual deterioration of the cartilage within your joints which can include the facet joints in the spinal column.

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Back and Neck Conditions

A multitude of conditions impacts the back and neck from scoliosis that curves the side, pinched nerves that cause back pressure, or a herniated disc.

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