Back pain isn’t a common symptom of breast cancer, but it can be a sign it has spread (metastasized). In some cases, spine-related pain convinces patients to go to the doctor under the assumption something is going on with their […]
Despite being the second most common bone disease behind osteoporosis, most people aren’t familiar with Paget’s disease since it’s often assumed to be arthritis, although it’s not unusual to have no symptoms at all when living with this condition. When […]
The spine is more than bones and joints. Collectively referred to as spinal soft tissues, muscles, ligaments, and tendons located in and around the backbone also play an important role in how the spine functions and moves. An injury to […]
Secured by 31 butterfly-shaped vertebrae, the spinal cord is a complex structure that can be affected by many different types of injuries. Such injuries are often classified as contusions or compressions, broad terms that can be used to describe an […]
Produced by the endocrine glands, hormones are messengers that send signals to the rest of the body to control things like metabolism. Over time, the production of some hormones naturally decreases. Age-related changes are also linked in part to many […]
It’s understandable to want to get back to what’s considered “normal” for you following spine surgery as quickly as possible. However, not heeding the advice of your rehab therapist or pushing yourself beyond what’s recommended could result in frustrating and […]
Back pain is fairly common, but often temporary in nature. When spine-related discomfort is a recurring distraction, common sources are muscle strain, herniated or “slipped” discs, and conditions such as spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease (age-related wear and tear). […]
Back pain may be the most common reason for doctors’ visits in the United States, but neck pain isn’t far behind. A common cause of cervical spine pain is a sprain involving one or more of the ligaments and related […]
Varying degrees of paralysis, difficulty breathing, and chronic pain are just some of the possible problems that may be experienced with a spinal cord injury (SCI). While there has been noticeable advancement over the years with treatments, the 12,000 or […]