Also called the coccyx, the tailbone provides added support for weight distribution. Discomfort in this area at the base of the spine may develop because movement of the tailbone is too limited or too excessive. Abnormal mobility sometimes places added […]
Your backbone is fairly versatile and flexible, thanks in part to spongy discs that cushion spinal bones called vertebrae. However, as you age, your spinal discs experience gradual wear and tear. This process is known as degenerative disc disease (DDD). […]
Some sources of spinal compression produce symptoms that develop gradually over time, as is often the case with osteoarthritis—a progressive condition that wears down joints and tissues. At other times, nerve irritation happens fairly quickly, which is often the case […]
If you’ve ever had an MRI of your spine, you may have heard the term “high-intensity zone” mentioned in reference to the results. But what exactly are high-intensity zones in your back, and how might they relate to the treatment […]
Spine surgery in one form or another has been performed for more than 5,000 years. Yet there’s no denying the type of spine-related procedures performed today are much more advanced and safer for patients than those done centuries ago, when […]
Tiger Woods is one of several notable people who have benefited from spinal surgery. In Tiger’s case, surgery provided much-appreciated relief and helped him focus on his game, and his is just one of many spine surgery success stories. However, […]
Back pain that’s a regular part of your life can affect everything from how you feel when you first wake up in the morning to your ability to participate in your favorite activities. Many people with spine injuries and their […]
Nearly 300,000 Americans are currently living with spinal cord injuries. Such injuries can be devastating and life-changing. The treatment and management of symptoms related to an injury directly affecting the spinal cord depend largely on the severity of the injury […]
Roughly 90 percent of the population will experience spine-related aches and pains at one time or another. However, this doesn’t mean you just have to accept spine pain as an inevitable part of life. There are many positive lifestyle adjustments […]