Ways to Prevent Spinal Cord Injuries

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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 […]

Common Thoracic Injuries and Treatment Options

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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 […]

Learn Everything about Piriformis Syndrome

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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

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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 […]

When To Call Spine Center of Texas

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If you have been thinking about visiting a doctor to take care of that constant back pain, then you are not alone. Many people today have had to live with consistent pain and discomfort, especially in the back and neck regions. With a broad and confusing array of back pains and equal and numerous treatment […]

An Overview of Lumbar Synovial Cysts and Treatment Options

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A lumbar synovial cyst is a sac filled with fluid that forms in the lower section of the spinal column. Most of these growths form due to the breakdown of a facet joint, which is part of a vertebral bone. Synovial cysts are not cancerous and are often stable for years. In rare instances, if […]