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Knee pain affects many people and there are several different causes and conditions that induce these symptoms. Living with knee pain can be debilitating and
Foraminal Stenosis Learning that you have foraminal stenosis (sometimes called foraminal narrowing) can be overwhelming. Especially if you don’t understand your condition, what it means,
Foraminal Stenosis Foraminal stenosis is a spinal condition in which the openings between the vertebrae narrow. These spaces are where nerve roots extend out from
When part of a foraminal narrowing treatment plan, physical therapy has the potential to help patients overcome their symptoms. This can allow them to return
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
You might understandably question if it would be a good idea to practice yoga if you have been diagnosed with arthritis of the spine. However,
The goal of spinal arthritis treatment is to alleviate painful symptoms. That’s because there is no cure for this common age-related condition, which usually progresses
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
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
Contrary to popular belief, bone spurs are not always painful. In fact, these small, smooth calcium deposits often form on bone surfaces without causing any
A spinal bone spur, or osteophyte, is a growth that can develop on vertebrae as a result of friction. Bone spurs can develop in the
A bone spur is a term for an osteophyte, which are smooth growths of bone that develop as the body’s natural response to friction or
A bone spur is a bony protrusion that forms on the vertebrae due to the natural aging process. As we age, the joints in our
A bone spur is an excess bone growth that develops in the spine. This condition does not produce symptoms in many instances causing it to
A spinal bone spur or osteophyte is a bony deposit produced naturally by the body. The body does this as a way to help stabilize
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
A bulging disc in the neck can cause a variety of symptoms. These symptoms vary from patient to patient, even if the nerve root undergoing
Many studies have shown that long periods of sitting can result in a number of adverse health effects, including an increased risk of heart disease,
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 a condition that causes the discs in the spine to bulge out of their normal boundaries and pinch a spinal nerve.
A bulging disc can have a very disruptive effect on your life. It can get in the way of your relationships, jobs, hobbies, or ability
Bulging disc treatment aims to relieve the pain and other symptoms of a bulging disc which occurs when a disc – the material that resides