back pain

A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays and computer technology to provide your physician with very detailed images of your body in cross-sectional views. Your doctor may order a CT scan if he suspects a fracture that doesn’t show up on an x-ray, such as on your pelvis or collarbone, a tumor, or if you’ve […]

A Doppler ultrasound is a relatively safe test that is used to estimate the blood flow in the vessels of your body. A Doppler ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves in order to measure the amount of blood flow in your body.  This is technically the same method used by an ultrasound procedure, but the difference […]

If the spinal canal is narrowed, such as in the case of spinal stenosis, the spinal cord and the nerves can become pinched or compressed. This causes irritation, pain and can lead to other serious complications. A Laminoplasty is a surgical procedure that makes more room in the spinal canal for the nerves and the […]

A Corpectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing either only a portion or all of the vertebral body is called a Corpectomy. This operation is usually performed to decompress or remove pressure from the spinal cord and the nerves. Corpectomy is often done in combination with another procedure to remove all or part of […]

The words Foraminotomy and Foraminectomy are two words that can be used to explain the same kind of surgical procedure. The foreman is the tunnel or passage between each of the spinal vertebrae through which the nerve roots leave the spinal canal on their way to a particular organ or tissue in the body. If […]

Spinal stenosis is a condition that happens when the spaces in your backbone (vertebrae) become narrowed. When this occurs, your spinal cord and its nerves can get pinched. More than 50% of the time, spinal stenosis affects the lumbar spine, the lower part of the back. Narrowing of the spine that goes along with this […]

Sometimes specialists that provide treatment for sciatica define sciatica as pain in the gluteal and lower area of the back. The pain travels into one or both legs, moving from the thigh into the calf, and then into the ankle and the foot. Other doctors sometimes define “genuine sciatica” as pain that radiates below the […]

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 moves to various sites. Fibromyalgia disease is often unrecognized or is misdiagnosed and is often accompanied by anxiety and mood […]

Ankylosing spondylitis exercises may be something you’ve never thought of, and getting up and moving is probably the last thing you feel like doing if you’ve been diagnosed with this condition. But knowing more about your condition and how to manage your symptoms can lead to a healthier, happier life. Ankylosing spondylitis is characterized by […]

Exercises for Osteoporosis If you have osteoporosis, one of the most important osteoporosis fitness tips is to get regular weight bearing, resistance and flexibility exercise.  We know exercise is important for our circulation and our muscles, but why are these such vital osteoporosis fitness tips? It has to do with bone density and bone mass. […]