5 Conditions That Mimic Fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia is described as a condition that is accompanied by musculoskeletal pain on a large scale, coupled with memory lapses, amnesia, and/or fatigue. Patients diagnosed with Fibromyalgia will experience severe back pain. Fibromyalgia can be triggered by factors such as psychological stress, physical trauma, infection, or surgery. On the other hand, the symptoms of Fibromyalgia […]

Explaining Osteomyelitis

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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 […]

The Causes of Osteoporosis and Its Symptoms

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Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones become brittle, and weak. This brittleness can be so severe that even harmless actions such as coughing or bending over can lead to fractures. Most fractures caused by osteoporosis occur in the wrists or hips. But osteoporosis can also lead to vertebral fractures that cause severe back […]

Radiculopathy: Definition, Types, and Symptoms

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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 subjected to pressure, the result is inflammation that can lead to pain in a variety of areas, including arms, shoulder, leg, and back pain. Radiculopathy symptoms It is vital […]

How Football is Connected to Spine Injuries

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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 […]

5 Conditions That Mimic Fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia is described as a condition that is accompanied by musculoskeletal pain on a large scale, coupled with memory lapses, amnesia, fatigue, to mention but a few. Patients diagnosed with Fibromyalgia will experience severe back pain San Antonio. Fibromyalgia can be triggered by a single factor, for instance, considerable psychological stress, physical trauma, infection, or […]