Common Cervical Injuries and Treatment Options
Cervical injuries can affect the bones, muscles, or nerves of the neck area. Damage can occur because of a fall, sports injury, motor vehicle accident, or simple wear and tear, and can lead to neurological issues. Also, every head injury places the cervical region at risk for harm. The most common types of cervical problems […]
Common Thoracic Injuries and Treatment Options
Thoracic pain can happen at any time of life and occurs in people who are healthy as well as those who may have a serious spinal condition. Studies show that females, particularly children, and adolescents, have the highest incidence of thoracic problems. Injuries to this area can be caused by trauma, or muscle strain or […]
Everything You need To Know About Intervertebral Discs – Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
Intervertebral Discs are positioned between each vertebra of the spinal column. A total of 24 discs are located in three regions (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar) of the spine. The top two cervical vertebrae have no disc separating them. The bottom two sections, the sacrum, and the coccyx do not need discs because of a natural […]
Types of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Disorders and Their Symptoms
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic Outlet Syndrome or TOS is mainly caused when the nerves or blood vessels (veins and arteries) in the tight passage of the thoracic outlet are compressed, irritated, or injured. This condition also occurs when there is an extra cervical rib or an old collarbone fracture. There are three major […]
Scoliosis: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment of Rare Spinal Condition
Scoliosis is a rare three-dimensional spinal condition that is characterized by sideways rotation and curvature of a person’s spine. X-rays have revealed that a person who has scoliosis may have either an “S” curve or a “C” curve. It could be dextroscoliosis including the following: a right thoracic curve that is situated to the right […]
Osteopenia – Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatment
Osteopenia is a disorder that causes a loss of bone mass. The condition is rarely severe, but it is a significant risk factor for the development of osteoporosis. Osteopenia most commonly occurs in individuals 50 years of age and older. With osteopenia, bone density decreases to an abnormal level and results in an increased risk […]
What is Osteoporosis: An Overview
Osteoporosis is an ailment that results in bones becoming brittle and more prone to breaking. The condition happens because bone material deteriorates so much that it becomes sponge-like and weak. Osteoporosis often triggers bone fractures from daily physical activities that would not cause an injury. The spine is one of the most common areas of […]
Learn Everything about Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome is a disorder caused by a spasm of the piriformis muscle. The piriformis muscle is a component of the buttocks, located behind the gluteus maximus and, when irritated, it will cause pain in that region. The piriformis muscle can also produce sciatic nerve interference, which results in pain down the leg and into […]
Spinal Vertebrae: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
Spinal vertebrae are flat surfaced bones with a round shape that form the spinal column. There are a total of 34 vertebrae, and 24 of them are separate bones. The ten vertebrae that make up the sacrum and coccyx at the lowest end of the spine are each fused. Vertebrae very in shape and depending […]
All you need to Know about Spinal Shock and Treatment Options
Spinal shock is a condition that occurs after a spinal cord injury. The disorder is characterized by a partial or complete loss of reflexes below the level of the injury; reflexes above the injury continue to function normally. After a spinal injury, spinal cord enters a state shock, causing short-term interruption of the individual’s reflexes. […]
Spinal Nerves: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The spinal nerves relay autonomic, motor, and sensory information from the spinal cord to the rest of the body. Individual nerves consist of fibers from the dorsal and ventral roots. 31 pairs are distributed to the five segments of the spinal column: Cervical (neck) – eight pairs Thoracic (upper back) – 12 pairs Lumbar (low […]
The Spinal Cord: Anatomy, Function, and Common Injuries
The spinal cord is a long section of nerve tissue that begins at the brain’s base. It extends down through the spinal canal and ends between the first and second lumbar (low back) vertebrae. From there, it separates into several long, thin fibers called the cauda equina, which reach down to the coccyx (tailbone), then […]
