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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Causes Radiculopathy Cervical Radiculopathy
What Is Cervical Radiculopathy? Cervical Radiculopathy is a disease that is marked by disturbance, compression, inflammation, or damage of nerves in the cervical vertebrae. The compression of the nerves might be brought about by the formation of bone spurs or herniated discs, and it causes neurological functions to change. When the nerves in the cervical […]
When To Call Spine Center of Texas
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 Melorheostosis and Treatment Options
Melorheostosis is a rare and progressive condition affecting bone formation in various areas of the skeleton, including the spine in unusual instances. The disease is not cancer-related and also impacts soft tissue formation. Melorheostosis can develop in both children and adults and is equally prevalent in men and women. The exact cause of the syndrome […]
An Overview of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH)and Treatment Options
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) is a skeletal condition in which new bone formation occurs at the junction between ligaments and tendons, and bone. Bone overgrowth and hardening also take place. DISH arises most often in the spine and does not always cause symptoms. However, for those individuals who do experience symptoms, they can progressively […]
An Overview of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a combination of neurological conditions that interfere with voluntary muscle function. ALS is quite prevalent worldwide; 14,000 to 15,000 Americans suffer from the disease, according to the data from the Centers for Disease Control in 2016. Because ALS is linked to the nerves controlling voluntary movement, it affects basic bodily functions […]
