Conditions of the Spine
Back and neck pain can be caused by many things, from trauma, to posture and habits to infection and tumors. Read about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of the many back and neck conditions and injuries.
Sciatica
Sciatica is that pesky and sometimes excruciating pain down the leg that indicates there's a problem in your spine. It can be due to a number of things such as herniated disc or spinal stenosis.
Sciatica is that pesky and sometimes excruciating pain down the leg that indicates there's a problem in your spine. It can be due to a number of things such as herniated disc or spinal stenosis.
Low Back Pain in Pregnancy - Low Back Pain Begun When You Are Pregnant
If you start having low back pain when you are pregnant, experts believe you have a 1 in 10 chance of having severe, debilitating back pain for at least two years after you have your baby. A 2009 study shows that an injection may help you manage low back pain begun in pregnancy.
If you start having low back pain when you are pregnant, experts believe you have a 1 in 10 chance of having severe, debilitating back pain for at least two years after you have your baby. A 2009 study shows that an injection may help you manage low back pain begun in pregnancy.
Postural Alignment
Healthy postural alignment feels like ease through the musculoskeletal system. But if you do most of your activities of daily living with poor body mechanics, or are injured or stressed in any way, this ease may well be replaced with muscle spasm and spinal misalignment. Fortunately, there are ways to address the alignment of bones and/or their resultant effect on muscles, nerves and joints.
Healthy postural alignment feels like ease through the musculoskeletal system. But if you do most of your activities of daily living with poor body mechanics, or are injured or stressed in any way, this ease may well be replaced with muscle spasm and spinal misalignment. Fortunately, there are ways to address the alignment of bones and/or their resultant effect on muscles, nerves and joints.
Arthritis of the Neck - Cervical Spondylosis
Cervical Spondylosis is more readily understood as arthritis of the neck. A common condition, cervical spondylosis affects a large portion of the population, especially seniors.
Cervical Spondylosis is more readily understood as arthritis of the neck. A common condition, cervical spondylosis affects a large portion of the population, especially seniors.
Scoliosis in Adults and Children
A lot of attention is rightfully focused on scoliosis in children - the earlier it is diagnosed, the better chances the patient has to minimize its effects for life. Scoliosis in adults deserves just as much attention - many of the long term effects of scoliosis can be addressed and managed with good results.
A lot of attention is rightfully focused on scoliosis in children - the earlier it is diagnosed, the better chances the patient has to minimize its effects for life. Scoliosis in adults deserves just as much attention - many of the long term effects of scoliosis can be addressed and managed with good results.
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis involves a narrowing of the spaces in the back bone. There are many possible causes for spinal stenosis, but osteoarthritis and aging are the main ones.
Spinal stenosis involves a narrowing of the spaces in the back bone. There are many possible causes for spinal stenosis, but osteoarthritis and aging are the main ones.
Spinal Stenosis - Quick Overview
Let About.com's ADAM Healthcare center give you a quick run down on spinal stenosis - what it is, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated.
Let About.com's ADAM Healthcare center give you a quick run down on spinal stenosis - what it is, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated.
Cervical Kyphosis - Loss of Cervical Curve
Cervical kyphosis is a common diagnosis for a loss of the cervical curve. Sometimes cervical kyphosis causes neck pain and sometimes it does not.
Cervical kyphosis is a common diagnosis for a loss of the cervical curve. Sometimes cervical kyphosis causes neck pain and sometimes it does not.
Genes that Cause Ankylosing Spondylitis
In October, 2007 scientists identified two more genes that cause ankylosing spondylitis. Now, with three known, they are just a few short years away from "nailing the disease".
In October, 2007 scientists identified two more genes that cause ankylosing spondylitis. Now, with three known, they are just a few short years away from "nailing the disease".
Low Back Pain - Do You Have a Tilted Pelvis?
Tilted pelvis is a cause of low back pain that frequently causes low back pain sufferers to seek chiropractic care.
Tilted pelvis is a cause of low back pain that frequently causes low back pain sufferers to seek chiropractic care.
Scoliosis
Once the signs of scoliosis have been detected, immediate screening for spinal curvatures will offer the best chance for halting its progression.
Once the signs of scoliosis have been detected, immediate screening for spinal curvatures will offer the best chance for halting its progression.
Scoliosis Curves and Severity of Scoliosis
The severity of scoliosis curves determines when to stop screening and how this condition progresses during adulthood.
The severity of scoliosis curves determines when to stop screening and how this condition progresses during adulthood.
Low Back Pain
Overview and treatment of low back pain from About's Healthcare Center.
Overview and treatment of low back pain from About's Healthcare Center.