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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Signs of Back Pain That You Should Not Ignore
Back pain isn’t something to ignore. There are circumstances in which you need to consult a spine specialist, like at the Spine Center of Texas, immediately for back pain management. When your back pain is more than just a mild ache, getting it checked by an experienced and skilled doctor can make all the difference […]
Get Healthy and Reduce Pain: Intro to Our Facebook Live Events
Full Video Transcript 1 00:00:01,070 –> 00:00:06,540 Wow that took a long time so this is Dr. 2 00:00:04,620 –> 00:00:08,340 Irvin Sahni with Spine Center Texas and 3 00:00:06,540 –> 00:00:09,809 I’m doing a Facebook live while I’m 4 00:00:08,340 –> 00:00:11,429 driving maybe this wasn’t the smartest 5 00:00:09,809 –> 00:00:12,690 way […]
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH)and Treatment Options: An Overview
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis: What is DIHS? Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) is a skeletal condition in which new bone formation occurs at the junction between ligaments and tendons, and bone. Additionally, bone overgrowth and hardening also take place. Notably, DISH arises most often in the spine and does not always cause symptoms. However, for […]
