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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 […]

How Spine Damage Causes Back Pain

Having pain in the lower back is a very common problem. According to an article on MerckManuals.com,  lower (back pain) can point to a problem with […]

Understanding Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

According to Physiopedia, Sacroiliac joint syndrome is one of the primary causes of pain to a significant number of people suffering from lower back pain. This […]

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, […]

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 […]

Radiculopathy: Definition, Types, and Symptoms

Radiculopathy, also referred to as a pinched nerve, occurs when the nerves in the vertebral column are damaged, compressed, or pinched. When these nerve roots are […]

Scoliosis: An Overview, Causes, and Symptoms

Scoliosis is as an abnormal curving of the spinal column. While an average person’s spine has a curve locatednear the lower back and the uppermost shoulder […]

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 […]

Understanding Two Types of Radiculopathy: Cervical and Lumbar

Spine damage can result in radiculopathy. According to an article on WebMD.com, a pinched nerve in the spine can occur because of changes in the surrounding […]

The Spinal Cord: Anatomy, Function, and Common Injuries

The spinal cord is a long section of nerve tissue that begins at the brain’s base. It extends down through the spinal canal and ends between […]

An Overview of Coccydynia and Treatment Options

Coccydynia is a condition in which the coccyx (tailbone) becomes inflamed due to injury. The ailment is five times more common in women than in men […]

An Overview of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) is a procedure performed to help provide stabilization to the vertebrae of the lower back. The technique is gaining popularity as […]