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You can look up glossary definitions for back and neck injury and chronic pain terms beginning with the letter M, for example, muscle strength.

Myelogram

The myelogram is a diagnostic imaging technique used to confirm the presence of herniated disks, arthritis and more.

MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. An MRI is a diagnostic imaging technique used by doctors to confirm suspected back problems that cause back pain.

Muscle Spasm

Muscle spasm occurs in large muscle groups after injury or strain to the back.

Myelopathy - A Condition Known as Myelopathy Affect sthe Spinal Cord

Definition of myelopathy - a that affects the spinal cord is known as myelopathy.

Motion Segment

Definition of motion segment

MicroArousal – Changes in Sleep State

Microarousals affect people with chronic pain by setting the stage or sleep disturbance.

Upper Motor Neuron

Definition of spinal cord term, upper motor neuron.

Muscle Fiber

Muscle fibers, myofibrils, and actin and myosin cause contraction of muscle tissue.

Meningitis and Spinal Meningitis

Meningitis, also known as spinal meningitis is an infection in some of the tissues of the brain. The type of meningitis makes a difference in the severity of the outcome of this disease. Learning the difference between bacterial meningitis and viral meningitis may save your life!

MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging.

Musculoskeletal System

The musculoskeletal system is comprised of structures that provide stability to the moving body.

Muscle Strength - Glossary Definition for Muscle Strength

Muscle strength is one of the 4 components of physical fitness. Look up the glossary definition for this term, also known as hypertrophy.

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