Vertebral Compression Fractures
Vertebral compression fractures or VCF occur when the block-like sections of the spine or vertebra collapse or break. These fractures often lead to extreme pain, height loss, and deformity. In most cases, these fractures are prevalent in the lower section of the thoracic spine. The collapsing of the vertebrae might cause fragments of bone to […]
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Lumbar Herniated Disc
Pain in the lower back is a sign of a lumbar herniated disc. There are other symptoms that are associated with the spine problem. There is no telling when a lowerback pain will happen.And, when it does the culprit might just be a disc that has ruptured. However, having a lower back pain does not […]
How Vertebral Disc Damage Can Lead to Cervical Disc Herniation
One type of spine damage is cervical disc herniation. The conditionis caused by a ruptured vertebral disc in the neck, according to an article on Resurgens.com. A herniated vertebral disc allows the disc material to press against spinal nerves. What exactly is a vertebral disc? And, what factors cause a vertebral disc to rupture? This […]
Understanding Two Types of Radiculopathy: Cervical and Lumbar
Spine damage can result in radiculopathy. According to an article on WebMD.com, a pinched nerve in the spine can occur because of changes in the surrounding bones and cartilage. Factors that bring about such changes in these two areas are either spine injury and spine wear and tear. Thechanges in the surrounding bones and cartilageare […]
Gain Knowledge About Cortisone Injections
Cortisone Injections, sometimes referred to as steroid shots, are used to help treat inflammation and pain in various parts of the of the body. Most commonly shots are injected into joints and consist of a corticosteroid and a local anesthetic. Despite many risks, Cortisone shots can be an excellent option for individuals to find relief […]
Muscle and Bone Pain in Different Areas of the Body: Symptoms and Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a health conditionthat affects multiple sites in the body. The symptoms of the chronic or long-term condition, according to anarticleonHealthline.com, is described as having pain in the muscles and bones, which is known as musculoskeletal pain. A person suffering from the condition also experiences having areas of tenderness in the body andfeeling of […]
Types of Steroids
The transcription below was taken from videos posted at SpineCenterofTexas.com This is Dr. Sahni with Spine Center of Texas. And I would like to very briefly and generally talk to you about different types of steroids. There are many different types of steroids that we can inject into your knee, your shoulder, and of course, […]
Fibromyalgia – Everything You Need To Know
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition described by symptoms of widespread muscle pain and tenderness that often also cause fatigue and affect sleep, memory and even mood. Fibromyalgia requires a medical diagnosis as it can often be very difficult to diagnose. More than 3 million cases are reported in the United States each year. In this […]
Risk Factors Associated With Back Pain
Back pain can start at any age and can be caused by a number of situations or conditions. In this post we will cover some of those causes as well as risk factors patients should be aware of. If you are currently experiencing pain in your back, it’s important to know when to contact a […]
Diseases Associated with Back Pain – Part 2
Even though back pain can occur without underlying conditions, there are many diseases that do cause back pain. According to The Arthritis Foundation, 80% of back pain last between one to seven days and many of the others become diagnosed as a chronic condition. This month, our team is doing an extensive 4 part series […]
Diseases Associated with Back Pain – Part 1
Even though back pain can occur without any underlying conditions, there are many diseases that do cause back pain. This month, our team is doing an extensive 4 part series on the diseases associated with back pain. If you’ve been diagnosed with any of these conditions and would like a second opinion or if you […]
Ways to Prevent Spinal Cord Injuries
Accidents that cause spinal cord damage are some of the most dangerous that an individual can experience. Spinal cord injuries have potential to be life-threatening and can result in long-term paralysis. Spinal cord injuries occur most frequently in men between the ages of 18 and 35 and often happen because of motor vehicle accidents. Older […]
