Pain in the Back and Other Parts of The Body from Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia does not only cause (back pain), it is a medical condition that causes pain throughout the body, according to an article on SpineNation.com. In addition, the article states that the symptoms of fibromyalgia can begin suddenly. The article offers valuable information about the medical condition that causes back pain and other types of body […]
What It Is Like to Suffer From Neuropathic Pain
Chronic neuropathic pain, which is a condition related to (back pain), can keep someone from functioning normally. Many people around the world is suffering from the condition. According to PainScale.com, the chronic neuropathic pain has affected around 10 percent of people across the globe. The condition that results in nerve damage is also known as […]
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 […]
Spinal Ligaments – All you Kneed to Know
Ligaments are dense strips of connective tissue that join two bones together. The vertebral column has a series of fourteen primary spinal ligaments that provide stability during motion and inactivity. These ligaments also help to protect the spinal muscles, bones, and inter-vertebral discs from injury due to movement beyond the normal range of motion. Six […]
Common Lumbar Injuries
The lumbar (low back) region of the spine is an area of the body where people frequently experience injury and pain. According to statistics from the Global Burden of Disease in 2010, low back pain is the greatest cause of disability worldwide. Low back injuries are the second most common reason that individuals seek medical […]
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 condition affects the buttocks and the lower back, and the ensuing pain can result from injury or damage to the joint dividing the hip and spine. It is crucial […]
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 […]
