Spine

In order to find out the best diet for fibromyalgia, we have to have a little background on what the condition is first: Fibromyalgia is a disorder that is most often characterized by musculoskeletal pain all over the body, that is sometimes accompanied by fatigue, as well as memory, sleep, and mood issues. Some scientists […]

1. I had an EMG test, and I want to know what radiculopathy with denervation is? My neurologist ordered an EMG and when the results came back, I was diagnosed with radiculopathy with denervation. Can you tell what this diagnosis means? I have been told there is nothing I can do for radiculopathy with denervation […]

Who is affected by Lower back pain? Most people deal with some form of low back pain over their lifetime. However, it is most common in people who are between the ages of 40 and 80, so these people are the ones who can benefit most from knowing more about the condition and following some […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Spinal Column About the Typical Vertebra The typical human spinal column consists of 33 vertebrae, most of which are connected by joints. Your spine also has nine vertebrae in the sacrum and the coccyx or tailbone that are fused together. The spine or the vertebral column is located in the back of the […]

1. Can Chiari Malformation occur in those not born with the deformity? Yes. The name for this is secondary Chiari Malformation. This can be due to hydrocephalus, a condition in which tumors cause swelling of the brain and displacement of the structures. In some people, secondary Chiari Malformation develops after a shunt is placed in […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Cervical Spine Where is the Cervical Spine? If you ever wondered where is the cervical spine, this article will help with learning more about the cervical spine, its location, and complications, pain, and treatment. The neck area of the spine is known as the cervical spine and is a very intricate but important structure […]

Bone spurs are bony projections or outgrowth of bone that develop along the edges of bones. It is also called an osteophyte. Bone spurs can form in any bone but are most commonly found in joints, where two or more bones come together. They also occur where muscles, ligaments, or tendons attach to the bone. […]

1. Which doctors treat spondylolisthesis? Spondylolisthesis is usually treated by an orthopedist. Orthopedics is the medical specialty that deals primarily with the correction or prevention of disorders of a skeleton. These can be problems associated with the bones, joints, muscles or ligaments. 2. What causes spondylolisthesis? The vertebrae of the spine are connected by small joints […]

1. What treatments can cause Peripheral Neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is often caused by medications used to treat cancer, but it can also be caused by radiation therapy, surgery for cancer, the tumor pressing on nerves, infections or chemicals that tumors release. The following medications that are used in treating cancer can cause peripheral neuropathy: Platinum […]

It is obvious that any disease is easier to treat in the early stages. Therefore, it is essential to seek medical care when you start experiencing any new symptoms and not wait until they become worse. But what to do with asymptomatic diseases? They might be quite problematic to detect early. One of such asymptomatic […]