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 […]

Avoiding Back Pain Injuries at Work

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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 […]

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 […]

Is It Time To Consult a Spine Surgeon?

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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 […]

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 […]

Scoliosis: An Overview, Causes, and Symptoms

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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 height, a person with scoliosis has an S or C-shaped spine. In some cases, the scoliosis curve is usually mild and doesn’t harm your health or change your appearance. […]

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

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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 […]

The Causes Radiculopathy Cervical Radiculopathy

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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 […]

The Causes and Symptoms of Spinal Infections

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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 […]

Understanding Two Types of Radiculopathy: Cervical and Lumbar

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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 bones and cartilage. Factors that bring about such changes in these two areas are either spine injury and spine wear and tear. Thechanges in the surrounding bones and cartilageare […]

Risk Factors Associated With Back Pain

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Back pain can start at any age and can be caused by a number of situations or conditions. In this post we will cover some of those causes as well as risk factors patients should be aware of. If you are currently experiencing pain in your back, it’s important to know when to contact a […]