Debunking 5 Common Myths about Scoliosis
Scoliosis, which affects both sexes, is an abnormal lateral spine curvature. Scoliosis is associated with severe back pain that can be debilitating. In its advanced phases, this condition can bring about a severe deformity of the spine. Minimally invasive spine surgery is one of the advanced techniques that spine specialists are using to correct this […]
5 Conditions That Mimic Fibromyalgia
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
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
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 […]
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
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 and Symptoms of Spinal Infections
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 […]
Risk Factors Associated With Back Pain
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 […]
