If you’re grappling with persistent back pain, chances are you’ve come across ads for minimally invasive spine surgery. These ads often depict the procedure as quick and simple, with claims that the incision can be closed using just a Band-Aid. Despite the...
Everyone has experienced that dull ache in the neck that eventually becomes a headache. There are many causes, and most are not a result of a serious condition; an aspirin or other pain reliever usually does the trick. If you experience these headaches frequently,...
Spine surgery does not have to be as scary today as it was before advances in technology have brought about minimally invasive surgery techniques. This type of surgery avoids the traditional method of making large open incisions to access the spine. Newer technologies...
Your cervical spine consists of the seven vertebrae that start at the base of your skull and go up your neck. Cervical spondylosis is the wearing down of the elements of that part of your spine, such as the bones, discs, cartilage, and ligaments of your neck....
The Impact of Pinched Nerves A pinched nerve — also called a compressed nerve — can cause a range of symptoms that make your life difficult or painful. When your nerve is “pinched” or compressed, it literally doesn’t have enough room to do its job properly. The...
The Anatomy of the Spine There are 24 bones from the top of the spine to the bottom, in three sections. The cervical section includes the neck consisting of 7 cervical vertebrae, the next 12 vertebrae make up the thoracic spine and the lower section of lumbar includes...
