Spine surgery may be recommended to patients who have chronic neck or back pain that is not responding to conservative treatment methods, such as medication and physical therapy. Surgical treatment usually leads to outstanding success in helping patients who are in constant pain that is radiating and severe. Spine surgeries include disc replacement surgery, discectomy…
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When to See a Doctor for Lumbar Spine Pain
Your spine keeps you upright and protects the spinal cord and nerves that send signals from your brain to other parts of your body. It has three major sections: cervical, thoracic, and lumbar, which have different functions. The lowest region, known as the lumbar spine or your lower back, serves as the bearer of the…
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What Is A Facet Block?
Your spine is critical to your ability to move around. However, many factors can affect your spine’s health as you age. You may experience chronic back pain, making it difficult for you to do simple things like stand straight and stay active on your feet. Sometimes, pain relievers can help with pain symptoms, but in…
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How To Find The Right Spine Surgeon
Spine surgery is necessary when there is spinal damage that needs to be corrected through an invasive technique. Spine surgery should not be taken lightly, as it is in very close proximity to the spinal cord, which is extremely important to your wellbeing. Therefore, if you have been recommended spine surgery, it is important to…
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What Causes Cervical Spine Pain?
The cervical spine refers to seven vertebrae found at the back of your neck, and these vertebrae are each named from C-1 to C-7 (“C” for “cervical”). This section at the top of the spine provides both structural support and mobility of the head and neck – and since the head weighs approximately 10 pounds,…
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Symptoms of Thoracic Spine Nerve Damage
The thoracic spine is located in the middle part of your spine, between the cervical spine in your neck and the lumbar spine in your lower back. It consists of 12 vertebral levels, classified as T-1 to T-12 (“T” for “thoracic”). Any injury to the thoracic spine is considered serious and may be permanent, but…
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Most Common Types of Spine Injuries
The spine is the long series of bones that surround the spinal cord, known as the vertebral column. The vertebral column is made up four parts. The neck is the cervical spine. The thoracic spine is comprised of the middle and upper back. The lumbar is the lower spine, and the sacral region is located…
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Common Types of Spine Injuries
The spine serves crucial functions in supporting the body and in protecting the spinal cord. Housed within the backbone is a bundle of nerves that coordinate electrical signals between the brain and the body. Since the spinal cord cannot regenerate once damaged, spinal injuries can leave a lasting, sometimes severe, impact on the patient’s lifestyle….
Secondary Issues from Spinal Problems
For people with spinal cord problems, they may suffer from severe back pain as well as a host of secondary issues. Chronic back pain is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States today. When a person has an issue in the spine, it can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in other…
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Degenerative Changes in the Spine
As people age, the joints, bones, ligaments, and other structures in the body can wear out from overuse. One body part that seems to wear out most noticeably for many people is the back. The spine is always in use throughout our lives – whether we’re standing, walking, running, sitting, or even just lying down…
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