The spine has several segments. They are ultimately categorized into the lumbar spine (low back), the thoracic spine (mid back) and the cervical spine (neck). In any one of these areas, it is possible for the intervertebral discs, the cushions that sit between each bone, or vertebrae, to wear down. When a disc wears down, …Read More
The number of diabetes diagnoses in America has risen substantially over the past several years. This has created a particular need for attention in all sub-specialties, including surgery. The effects of diabetes on the tissues of the body and on the body’s natural healing response present a challenge for surgeons. Therefore, it is vital that …Read More
It isn’t easy to live with persistent back or neck pain. According to statistics, spinal pain still accounts for a high percentage of missed days of work. Moreover, chronic stiffness, soreness, and tenderness in the back and neck can severely diminish a person’s quality of life. It comes as no surprise that many people seek …Read More
What is Spinal Spondylosis? The term “spondylosis” by itself may sound like something you might find in the ocean or a botanical garden. When we add the word spine to it, “spinal spondylosis,” the brain may go to all sorts of places it shouldn’t. We understand that many of the terms used to describe spinal …Read More
If there is a back surgery such as a laminectomy or spinal fusion on your horizon, you may be overwhelmed. It’s natural to have pre-surgery jitters even if you don’t currently have a procedure on the books; you just know that back surgery is inevitable. You may have felt that you had little control over …Read More
The spine endures quite a bit on a daily basis. We do what we can to avoid injury when faced with certain circumstances. For instance, many people engage in physical exercise to tone and strengthen the muscles that support the spine and do so only after warming up. There are many ways throughout the day …Read More
Scoliosis is usually a condition that is discovered during childhood. This abnormal spinal curvature often affects children and teens who are still in the active stages of physical development. However, it should not be assumed that there is no risk for scoliosis to initially occur in adulthood. Adult scoliosis is a real probability and one …Read More
You may have heard the term “slipped disc.” Perhaps you’ve heard it from someone to whom you were describing your uncomfortable symptoms such as back or neck pain. This term is not commonly used in medicine, but it is widely used to loosely describe herniated and bulging spinal discs. If a friend or even your …Read More
The term bone spur describes excess bony structure on existing bone. Therefore, a bone spur in the spinal column involves the growth of extra bone tissue on some part of the spine. The very use of the words “bone” and “spur” together present quite an image. You may imagine a spike of bone protruding either …Read More
Most people recognize the term “tendon,” but may not know much more than that there are tendons in the body. A tendon is a band of connective tissue that attaches bones to muscles. To fulfill this purpose, it is necessary for tendons to be tough and fibrous. Tendons provide stability to the body’s frame and …Read More
