Types and Grades of Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis is a condition where a vertebral body slips over another one. While a visit to Spine Center of Texas may be your best source of information regarding the types of Spondylolisthesis, the article below will give you more insight. To be able to better grade or classify Spondylolisthesis, you have to take the various […]
Vertebral Compression Fractures
Vertebral compression fractures or VCF occur when the block-like sections of the spine or vertebra collapse or break. These fractures often lead to extreme pain, height loss, and deformity. In most cases, these fractures are prevalent in the lower section of the thoracic spine. The collapsing of the vertebrae might cause fragments of bone to […]
Diseases Associated with Back Pain – Part 1
Even though back pain can occur without any underlying conditions, there are many diseases that do cause back pain. This month, our team is doing an extensive 4 part series on the diseases associated with back pain. If you’ve been diagnosed with any of these conditions and would like a second opinion or if you […]
The Lumbar Spine: Anatomy, Function, and Common Injuries
The lumbar spine is the section of vertebrae located in the lower back, in the bottom third of the spinal column. This section consists of five vertebrae (L1-L5) at the point the spine bends inward toward the abdomen. The lumbar spine links to the thoracic spine at the top and the sacral spine at the […]
An Overview of Lumbar Synovial Cysts and Treatment Options
A lumbar synovial cyst is a sac filled with fluid that forms in the lower section of the spinal column. Most of these growths form due to the breakdown of a facet joint, which is part of a vertebral bone. Synovial cysts are not cancerous and are often stable for years. In rare instances, if […]
Chiropractic Care in the Treatment of Low Back Pain
Chiropractic care is one of the several noninvasive options for the treatment of individuals suffering from back pain. Chiropractors’ primary function is to address problems in the musculoskeletal and nervous systems using manual therapies such as mobilization and spinal manipulation. Chiropractic care has gained increasing positive support within the medical community as an effective alternative […]
