Most of the time, we perceive arthritis as the condition that causes our joints to feel stiff and achy. For some people, the inflammation of arthritis presents symptoms such as a burning sensation up the spine. We refer to this as ankylosing spondylitis. Because this arthritic condition usually first affects the lumbar spine, and because […]
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Degenerative Disc Disease is the term used to describe the natural deterioration of the discs in the spine. This condition does not affect every person, but it does occur in a relatively high percentage of the population. The two areas of the spine in which degeneration is commonly seen are the neck and the low
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When an abnormality exists somewhere in the cervical spine, symptoms may localize to the neck. Often, patients with a disc injury or subluxation in this spinal segment experience symptoms such as pain, tingling, and numbness in the arms and hands. Such conditions are not uncommon simply because the cervical spine is under consistent stress as
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Back pain is something that we normally associate with aging. So is osteoarthritis, the breakdown of healthy, functional joints in the body. Usually, these two complaints are kept in separate containers; we rarely consider that they may coincide – that back pain could actually be the result of osteoarthritis in the spinal column. This can
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Physical therapy is perceived by many spine patients as an arduous task; something they’d prefer not to have to do. To engage in physical therapy means to attend numerous appointments, which means spending extra time on something out of your normal routine. Since you’ve had surgery to correct the injury or anomaly that has caused
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When a disc in the spine has been damaged, some uncomfortable symptoms may occur. This is because spinal discs are biological cushions that rest in between each vertebra in the spine. Discs create space through which nerves and vessels can travel. They also provide the shock absorption that is necessary to inhibit bone-on-bone contact. Because
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A healthy spine is a valuable commodity. Unfortunately, many of us do not realize this until we have encountered a painful problem in our neck or back. The 24-bone spinal column is responsible for some movements and functions, so it is imperative that we learn how to support this part of the body so it
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Understandably, most people who are experiencing back or neck pain want to resolve this issue. At the same time, there is usually an instinctive apprehension about surgery. The fact is, there are instances when spinal fusion is the most direct path out of a debilitating spinal condition. That being said, one should never hesitate to
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The discs situated between the vertebrae that make up the spinal column are hardy. They provide the nerves that travel through and out of the spine the space they need to function properly. These discs are durable, but they are also composed of relatively soft matter so they can act as virtual shock absorbers for
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