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 […]
Spondylolisthesis – All You Kneed to Know
What is Spondylolisthesis? It refers to a spinal condition affecting the lower spinal bones (lower vertebrae). This condition occurs when a vertebra slips from its usual position. In this case, the lower vertebrae move forward over the bone immediately beneath it. Spondylolisthesisis highly prevalent in adults and adolescents. Spine Center of Texas can help you […]
Spinal Stenosis: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Also known as spinal narrowing, spinal stenosis is characterized by the contraction of the spaces in the spine. This leads to the nerves in the spinal column being under pressure. In most cases, spinal stenosis usually affects the lower back and neck, and it can cause severe back pain that can limit your mobility considerably. […]
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 […]
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – Overview, Causes, and Symptoms
Overview Thoracic outlet syndrome describes several disorders that occur if the blood vessels (veins and arteries) and nerves in the space between your thoracic outlet (first rib) and the collarbone are compressed, irritated, or injured. In general, these conditions affect the upper chest region and the lower back. If you suspect any of the symptoms […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
