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Central Disc Extrusion The vertebrae in our spines are situated so that the vertebral body faces the front of the body, the spinal cord runs
Typically, a normal foramen functions as the opening between two vertebral bodies of the spine where the nerves travel through. The nerves use this canal
It is well understood that spine surgery is a treatment option most patients tend to avoid. This is due to the decision behind surgery being
Facet Syndrome Facet syndrome, also known as facet disease or osteoarthritis of the spine, occurs when the facet joints that connect the vertebrae break down.
Facet Syndrome Facet syndrome treatment can take many forms. However, all forms of treatment share a common goal: to relieve pain and improve mobility. As
Bone Spurs In many cases, spinal bone spur treatment can be accomplished without surgery. Bone spurs, or osteophytes, are smooth bony deposits produced naturally by
There are a number of conditions associated with back pain. These can range from spinal degeneration to arthritis to injury. Whatever the case may be,
Persistent back pain can be debilitating and it can keep you from the people and activities you love. Back pain can stem from some conditions
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a term for pain and symptoms resulting from unsuccessful spine surgery. There can be a
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Pursuing failed back surgery syndrome, or FBSS treatment can be frustrating. Undergoing spine surgery only to have symptoms return or new
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome After making the decision to go through with open back surgery, it can be distressing to discover the original pain you
Spinal bone spur surgery is usually a last resort option for addressing painful symptoms that have not yet responded adequately to conservative treatments, such as
Bone spurs, or osteophytes, are growths of bone that occur as a natural stabilization response to friction, especially around the joints. While they can develop
Bone spurs, or osteophytes, are outgrowths of bone that are the body’s natural response to increased friction around the joints. They often occur in the
Spinal bone spurs do not always cause problems or require treatment. These smooth bony deposits are produced naturally by the body in response to spinal
Bone spurs can have a variety of causes, especially when they develop in the spine – a complex structure that includes numerous bones, joints, nerves,
There’s no such thing as a one size fits all bone spur surgery. In fact, there are several different procedures that can be recommended to
Exercise is often recommended as a component of spinal bone spur treatment. However, it is important to keep in mind that – while most exercise
If you have back pain and you’ve been diagnosed with a spinal bone spur or osteophyte, you might understandably conclude that it alone is causing
For patients coping with a bulging disc, prolonged sitting can be an ordeal, as it puts pressure on the muscles and discs of the spine,
A bulging disc is an extremely common spinal condition. In fact, by some estimates more than half of Americans over the age of 50 have
A bulging disc is a condition that occurs when the gel-like center of a disc weakens, causing it to push against the tough outer layer
A bulging disc is a condition where a spinal disc begins to extend out of its normal boundary in the spinal column. This is usually
Sometimes people who are experiencing pain in their neck or back may feel some sort of bump or swelling when they touch the painful area.