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Spinal Nerve Compression

Spinal Nerve Compression

Spinal nerve compression is a term referring to any condition that places pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots along the spine. It may lead to pain, weakness or other neuromuscular problems, some of which can be severe. When the spinal canal narrows for any...
Disc Replacement: An Alternative to Spinal Fusion

Disc Replacement: An Alternative to Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion surgery has been a staple for patients needing surgery to correct chronic spinal pain or immobility. Fusing vertebrae together stabilizes the spine and can be very effective for relief, but medical experts are performing more and more artificial disc...
Relieving Symptoms through Microdiscectomy

Relieving Symptoms through Microdiscectomy

One of the most common spinal surgeries, microdiscectomy targets patients with painful herniated discs. The goal of surgery is to remove the protruding or herniated disc fragment and any other tissues that might be compressing a nerve. Previously this was a major...
What is Spinal Arthritis?

What is Spinal Arthritis?

Arthritis is a condition that involves pain, stiffness and inflammation of the joints in various places in the body. This may include the spinal joints or areas along the spine where tendons and ligaments attach to the vertebrae. Although spinal arthritis can occur...
Coping with Lower Back Pain

Coping with Lower Back Pain

Pain in your lower back can be very bothersome over time, especially if you do not change your habits to help prevent this type of discomfort. Lower back pain may be acute with intense, sharp pain that comes on suddenly and diminishes after a short time. It might be...
What You Should Know About Cervical Myelopathy

What You Should Know About Cervical Myelopathy

The cervical spine is the top portion of the spine that makes up the neck. Cervical myelopathy is a condition in which the spinal cord becomes compressed. If untreated, it can cause the cervical spine to deteriorate and become even more painful or immobile. The more...