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Being told that you have a spinal disorder can often a worrying and stressful experience. We’ve provided a list of spine conditions and provided informative explanations of the conditions, their symptoms and possible treatment options to help reduce your fears and concerns.
The spine, also called the back bone, is designed to give us stability, smooth movement, as well as providing a corridor of protection…
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The first 7 vertebral bones on the spinal column form the cervical spine and are located in the neck region. The neck bears the weight of the head…
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The neck is made up of seven tiny bones called cervical vertebrae (C1-C7). These are protected by spongy vertebral disks present between them and supported…
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Cervical spine refers to neck portion of spine, and cervical spine conditions may result from overuse injuries, trauma and certain diseases.
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The neck is made up of seven tiny bones called cervical vertebrae (C1-C7). These are protected by spongy vertebral disks present between them and supported…
Cervical spine refers to neck portion of spine, and cervical spine conditions may result from overuse injuries, trauma and certain diseases.
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Cervical degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a misnomer as it is not a disease as such but a condition that affects the strength, resiliency and structural…
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Herniation of a disc is an anomalous spine condition characterized by leakage of the inner contents of the intervertebral disc, due to cracks in its outer wall.
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The backbone is made of small bones arranged from the neck region down to the buttocks, one above the other. The region at the chest…
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Scheuermann’s kyphosis is a deformity of the spine that develops during growth. It can be considered as increased kyphosis
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Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) is a condition commonly affecting the spine characterized by calcification (bony hardening) of ligaments…
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Back pain is a common condition affecting approximately 80% of the population at some point in their lives. The area usually affected is the lower back…
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Low back pain can be disabling; however, most cases heal with time (2-12 weeks) and with conservative therapy. Surgery is suggested…
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The backbone is made of small bones arranged from the neck region down to the buttocks, one above the other. The region at the chest…
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Cervical spine refers to neck portion of spine, and cervical spine conditions may result from overuse injuries, trauma and certain diseases.
Cauda equina syndrome is an emergency condition characterized by persistent severe low back pain caused by compression of a bundle of spinal…
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Lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a common cause of low back pain. The vertebrae are cushioned by intervertebral discs…
Lumbar disc herniation is the most common cause of low back pain and leg pain (sciatica). The lumbar intervertebral discs are flat and round.
Spondylolysis is a stress fracture of vertebra that may progress into spondylolisthesis, a condition of displacement of vertebrae from the spinal column.
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Back pain is an indication of stress fractures known as vertebral compression fractures. Vertebral compression fractures occur when the normal vertebral body…
Spine trauma is damage to the spine caused from a sudden traumatic injury caused by an accidental fall or any other physical injury.
Back pain or backache is the pain felt in the back that may originate from muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine.
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Spondylolisthesis is the displacement of vertebral disc from the spinal column. Outward (forward) displacement is termed as anterolisthesis…
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The Spine or backbone provides stability to the upper part of our body. It helps to hold the body upright. It consists of series of irregularly…
Facet joints, also called zygapophyseal joints are located at the back of the spine which connects the vertebrae together. There are two joints…
Herniated disc is a condition in which the outer fibers (annulus) of the intervertebral disc are damaged causing the soft inner material of the nucleus…
Sciatica is a painful condition caused by the irritation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in our bodies.
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Scoliosis is a condition characterized by abnormal curvature of the spine causing a deviation to one side. It causes a physical deformity making the spine…
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Degenerative disc disease (DDD) refers to gradual deterioration of the intervertebral discs between the vertebrae. DDD is a misnomer …
Spine tumor is the abnormal growths of uncontrolled tissues or cells in and around the spinal cord. Tumors can either be cancerous…
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Degenerative spinal conditions are group of disorders that causes loss of normal structure and function of the spine.
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Kyphosis is a condition of abnormal curvature of the spine that causes rounding of the upper back or a hunchback.
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Spondyloarthropathies are a group of chronic inflammatory diseases of the spine and joints. The most common spondyloarthropathies…
Piriformis Syndrome is an uncommon rare neuromuscular condition caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle.
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The spine forms natural curves at the neck, torso and lower back, which allows it to absorb shock and hold the weight of the head.
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Sacroiliac joints are the joints located in the pelvic bone that connect to the lower spine. They act as shock absorbers to the spine through…
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