Conditions
Torticollis (wry neck)
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January 31, 2022
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Torticollis, also known as “wry neck”, is abnormal and tilting downward of the head and neck due to a problem in the muscles of the neck. Torticollis is derived from two Latin words which are tortus meaning twisted, and collum which generally means the neck. What happens in most Torticollis cases is the abnormal twisting […]
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Condition. Lumbar Spondylosis: Lower Back Pain
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What is lumbar spondylosis? Lumbar spondylosis is a degenerative condition of the lower or lumbar area of the spine. It is a descriptive term that means age-related wear and tears condition in vertebral discs in the lumbar spine. For instance, patients with different types of lumbar spondylosis may have: Pain after long periods of inactivity […]
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Sciatica during pregnancy
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January 31, 2022
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Pregnancy can be a wonderful time in a person’s life especially if it is your first time, and there are sensations that you get to feel for the first time, such as the first movement or kick of a baby. This sensation is probably one of the most priceless feelings in the world. But there […]
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Compression fractures of the Spine
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January 31, 2022
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Compression fractures of the spine are breaks that occur in the vertebrae under the force of pressure. Your vertebrae are the bones that make up your spine. The spinal fracture is often defined based on its location along the spine. These breaks most commonly happen in the middle (thoracic) and lower (lumbar) areas of the […]
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January 31, 2022
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Condition. Piriformis Syndrome
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What is Piriformis Syndrome? Pain in the lower portion of the back that moves into the buttock and then radiates down the back of the thigh and into the leg is known as Sciatica, and it is sometimes caused by Piriformis Syndrome. This is one of the most common causes of Sciatica, and it is […]
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January 31, 2022
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Atlantoaxial Instability
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Atlantoaxial Instability is a condition that is characterized by an excess of movement between the vertebrae in the neck known as the atlas and the axis. Speaking of Atlantoaxial instability definition, this condition is considered as a result of an abnormality in the bones or the ligaments. If the nerve roots or the spinal cord […]
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Pain in the Tailbone (Coccydynia)
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January 31, 2022
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Pain in the tailbone or in the coccyx is known as coccydynia. Your coccyx is the bone that is located at the very bottom of your spine. It is slightly curved, small and is shaped like a “V.” Coccydynia has a long history of being misjudged. In the mid-1900s, coccydynia was a mainstream determination for […]
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
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January 31, 2022
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When the spinal canal in the lower or lumbar portion of the spine becomes narrowed the condition is known as lumbar stenosis. The spinal cord and various nerves pass through the spinal canal. Many factors can cause lumbar stenosis or narrowing of the spinal canal. It typically occurs due to changes that accompany the process […]
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Scheuermann’s Kyphosis (Osteochondrosis)
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January 31, 2022
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Scheuermann’s Kyphosis, or Scheuermann’s disease, is a form of juvenile Osteochondrosis of the spine, characterized by an extreme rounding of the spine in the thoracic or upper part of the back (called Kyphosis). Most people who have Scheuermann’s Kyphosis do not have pain associated with their condition. In Scheuermann’s Kyphosis, the end plates of the […]
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Whiplash – Cervical Spine Injury
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Whiplash or cervical spine injury is the pain in the neck due to an injury to the muscles, tendons, and ligaments when an abnormal force to the neck causes movement beyond the neck’s normal range. Typical cervical spine injury is caused by flexion-extension motion that strains and pulls the ligaments and muscles of the neck. […]
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