StepByStep Index

Spinal Stenosis - An InDepth View
Spinal stenosis, including lumbar spinal stenosis, is often due to age related changes in the spine. Learn about spinal stenosis, including treatment, diagnosis, and prevention. Find out when surgery is done for spinal stenosis, what the common symptoms are and what causes spinal stenosis.

Understanding Radiculopathy - Nerve Roots and Dermatomes
Nerve pain, from pinched nerves, sciatica or other radiating pain often travels through the dermatomes. Dermatomes are like paths cut by the nerves which come from the spine and go out to the rest of the body. Learn about nerve roots, dermatomes and nerve pain.

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.

Arthritis of the Neck - Cervical Spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis is basically arthritis of the neck. A common condition, cervical spondylosis affects a lot of people, especially older adults.

Spinal Curves
Spinal curves (lordosis and kyphosis) are significant.