Back Pain and Fibromyalgia

(Back pain) can be a symptom of the medical condition fibromyalgia. Having back pain is not a very comfortable feeling. The problem inhibits people to function normally in daily activities. However, experiencing back pain does not necessarily mean that the problem is directly related to fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a much more serious health issue. An […]
The 4 Main Types of Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic Neuropathy is a severe condition arising from diabetes. The high blood sugar in diabetes patients leads to severe nerve damage, especially in the legs, feet, toes, arms, and hands. Typical symptoms of this condition include digestive problems plus pain and numbness in the limbs. But in other patients, Diabetic Neuropathy can be disabling, and […]
Kyphoplasty Or Vertebroplasty

A pressure crack or a break in one of your vertebra can be agonizing. It can likewise make it hard to move uninhibitedly. That is on the grounds that a break can bring about bone fragments rubbing alongside each other. Surgery can facilitate treat such cracks. For instance, kyphoplasty & vertebroplasty are negligibly intrusive strategies […]
Herniated Discs: Understanding The Symptoms and Causes

A lot of patients over 50 have come out of their orthopedist’s office with the knowledge that the weakness or numbness or pain that they’ve been experiencing is directly related to the natural progressive weakening of the spine. This could mean that they are developing any one of a number of degenerative spine conditions including […]
Avoiding Back Pain Injuries at Work

From a Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics report, back injury accounts for nearly a fifth of all illnesses and injuries at work. Interestingly, onlycommon cold surpasses back pain in terms of the most common reasons people take time off from their workplaces. By practicing safe workplace habits and with the right education, most of the […]
Explaining Osteomyelitis

What is Osteomyelitis? Osteomyelitis is a rare but quite severe inflammation or infection of the bone or bone marrow. In most cases, these infections reach the bones through the bloodstream, through a fracture or even after surgery. Many Osteomyelitis cases develop due to an open wound. As the back pain doctors at Spine Center of […]
Is It Time To Consult a Spine Surgeon?

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 pain symptoms and an equal or […]
Neck Pain – Symptoms & Causes

Overview If you were to ask one of the doctors at Spine Center of Texas about the number of patients with neck pain that have come into their practice, you would be blown away! Neck pain is a pretty common complaint. In many cases, there is no cause for alarm regarding neck pain, sometimes it […]
What Are the Causes, Symptoms, and Risk Factors of Spondylosis?
Spondylosis is a form of arthritis brought about by spinal wear and tear. This condition occurs when there is a growth of bone spurs on the vertebrae or when there is degeneration of joints and discs. There are several forms of Spondylosis, including thoracic, lumbar, and multilevel Spondylosis. But according to the American Academy of […]
The Causes and Symptoms of Spinal Infections

What are spinal infections? Spinal Infections develop in tissue areas that surround the spinal cord. These diseases affect the paraspinal muscle, the vertebral body, and the intervertebral disk. If you suspect that you have symptoms of these infections, call Spine Center of Texas today to schedule an appointment at one of our offices in San […]
Four Types of Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetes can create problems in the nerves of the body. According to an article on WebMD.com, nerve damage caused by diabetes is painful. The condition in which diabetes is already causing pain in the nerves is described as diabetic neuropathy. Neuropathy that occurs as a result of a person’s blood sugar being too high for […]
How Football is Connected to Spine Injuries

Football season is upon us again, with many of us excited for the start of a new season! Football appeals to our primal need to engage in battle as participants and spectators. Unfortunately, the high-velocity forces exerted with player-to-player, and player-to-ground contact often results in frequent and grave injuries. Cervical spine injuries are a serious […]