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What is a Degenerative Lumbar Spine? A degenerative lumbar spine is a condition whereby the vertebral bodies, discs, joints, and ligaments of the spine undergo
Facet disease is irreversible, but there are ways to address the symptoms it causes and minimize its effects. Most people with damage to the facet
Bone spur symptoms can be debilitating and painful if left untreated. Bone spurs, or osteophytes, are excess growths on the normal bone caused by aging,
A ruptured disc, also called a herniated disc, occurs when a tear develops in the outer layer of a spinal disc. Then, pressure from the
What is Canal Stenosis? Canal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal is obstructed by a damaged component of the spine, such as a herniated disc,
A Brief Overview of Endoscopic Spine Surgery Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional spine surgery. Unlike traditional open-back surgery, this procedure
What is SI Joint Dysfunction? SI joint dysfunction describes the chronic symptoms associated with the sacroiliac joints. These joints are located at the connection of
What is a Disc Extrusion? A disc extrusion is commonly referred to as a bulging or ruptured disc. Disc extrusions occur when the outer layer
What is Disc Extrusion? A disc extrusion, which is a term for a herniated disc, can have an extremely negative impact on your quality of
What is Facet Disease? Facet disease is usually caused by the natural aging process, which is something no one can avoid. These joints connect the
What is Facet Syndrome? Facet joint syndrome is another term for osteoarthritis of the spinal facet joints. This condition involves joint inflammation caused by the
How Does a Collapsed Disc Occur? A collapsed disc shrinks or deteriorates due to constant compression of the surrounding vertebrae. This is often the result
Facet Syndrome Risks The primary facet syndrome risk factor is something outside of our control: the natural aging process. Age-related changes are the most common
What is a Degenerative Spine? Degenerative changes in the spine are common and occur in most people, with varying degrees of severity. There are several
Spinal narrowing, or spinal stenosis, is a term that describes the loss of space in the spinal column. In particular, spinal narrowing often results in