back pain

Facet joints separate the articular processes of adjacent vertebrates and function to guide movement and prevent spinal injuries. The disorders of the facet joints can result in a loss of these abilities. It is the anatomy of the facet joints that determines their action in the body. Facet joint anatomy As a synovial joint, the […]

An intervertebral disc is a cushion between adjacent vertebrae in the spinal column. It allows movement of the spine, acts as a ligament to hold the vertebrae together, and functions as a backbone’s shock absorber. Structure and function The intervertebral disc is composed of an outer fibrous ring surrounding an inner gel-like center called the […]

Have you ever experienced pain, numbness, or muscle weakness in any part of your body? Not everyone knows that these signs and symptoms could be due to a nerve injury. In these cases, patients are being referred to a nerve specialist (neurologist) for assessment. The study of nerve injuries is not as easy as compared […]

A myelography, sometimes called a myelogram, is a diagnostic test that typically uses contrast dye and x-rays to take images of your vertebrae and the spaces between the vertebrae that are filled with fluid, called the subarachnoid space. This procedure is very useful in helping to identify spinal tumors, some spinal disorders such as narrowing of […]

A herniated disc occurs when the nucleus pulposus, which is the gel-like inner substance of an intervertebral disc, breaks through the annulus fibrosus, which is the tough, outer rim of the tire-like structure. Pain is the most common symptom. However, nerve compression and inflammation can cause other symptoms including numbness, tingling and/or weakness in the extremities can […]

Recovering from Spinal Surgery What to Expect When You’re Fully Recovered For patients who have chosen to have back surgery, setting aside the time to get ready for the post-surgical recovery period is a smart idea and will, for the most part, enhance their experience when they return home. The treating doctor and nursing staff […]

Ankylosing spondylitis can cause tendons, joints,  and ligaments that are attached to the spine to swell. It’s an inflammatory condition which can lead to the bone formation and possibly cause fusion of the vertebrae. Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis which can lead to the loss of flexibility. Regular exercise and maintaining proper posture […]

Those who have back and neck problems all want to get well, get their lives running, and hopefully get back to work. Surgeries focus on decreasing pain to help people with these problems back to normal. Normally, proper exercise and care are all that’s needed but sometimes surgery is required to reestablish the full function […]

Fibromyalgia Tips To Help Reduce Stress in the Body 1. De-Stress The symptoms of fibromyalgia can be triggered by stress, so finding ways to minimize stress can help improve the quality of your life is one of the best fibromyalgia tips. One quick and easy way to control the amount of stress your body feels […]

What are headaches? A headache, as defined by most medical dictionaries today is a pain in the head, mostly above the eyes or ears, and sometimes behind the head or the back of the upper neck. Individuals might have the differential diagnosis on what causes the certain illness, but an anomaly in the blood vessels […]