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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 […]

[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 […]

[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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

1. What’s the difference between a “back sprain” and a “back strain”? To understand sprain and strain injuries, it helps to know a little anatomy. Tendons are the tough, rope-like tissues that connect your muscles to your bones. A back strain refers to an injury to either a muscle or to one of these tendons. […]

1. What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic medical condition that causes symptoms in the joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Fibromyalgia disease is a condition that is characterized by fatigue and joint stiffness and muscle pain that occurs in multiple areas of the body. The disorder is chronic, or ongoing, but the pain is intermittent, and it […]