The spine is one of the parts of the body most commonly affected by arthritis, a progressive condition that contributes to inflammation and joint, bone, and soft tissue damage. You can’t reverse damage already caused by spinal arthritis (osteoarthritis), but […]
When something is sequestered, it’s separated. If you have a sequestered spinal disc, it means part of the disc has broken off and moved elsewhere within your spinal canal. A sequestered disc happens when inner disc material pushes through the […]
Working in agricultural, industrial, or construction-related occupations often means using machinery that produces strong vibrations. Work that involves tasks such as plowing, driving in large commercial vehicles or cumbersome transport vehicles for long hours, or using a jackhammer and similar […]
If you burn your finger on the stove, the source of the pain is obvious, but this isn’t always the case with spine-related discomfort. In fact, spine pain is often notoriously tricky in that you could have symptoms suggesting one […]
You probably have some ideas about what to get a friend or someone in your family for his or her birthday or an upcoming holiday, but deciding what to give someone special in your life after back surgery can be […]
Affecting about 10 million Americans, osteoporosis is a progressive disease that diminishes the quality of bones and joints, including ones that make up the various parts of the spine. People with this condition are more susceptible to developing small compression […]
Spinal fusion was first performed in the early 1900s. Today, this commonly performed procedure can be done on all parts of the spine, including the seven bones that make up the cervical spine—better known as the neck. If cervical fusion […]
Office chairs are like any other piece of furniture in that personal preference is what ultimately determines what’s comfortable for you. Still, there are some back-friendly traits and features that tend to make certain office chairs better than others, especially […]
Most spinal stress fractures occur within the lower (lumbar) back area, since this is one of the most mobile and vulnerable parts of the body. If you do have a lower back stress fracture—referred to as spondylolysis if spinal bones […]