Having your legs feel like they’re giving out immediately grabs your attention. Fortunately, it’s rarely due to anything requiring urgent medical care, and often it’s a treatable issue related to muscles or nerves. Let’s take a closer look at some […]
The human spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that link to important parts of the brain. If something disrupts signals sent by spinal nerves, you could experience pain and other symptoms that impact your daily life. While you may […]
When most people hear the word “stroke,” they think of the brain. After all, brain-related strokes occur roughly every 40 seconds in the United States, and they can have a significant impact on quality of life. But did you know […]
It would be wonderful if we could all age at our own pace—or not at all. However, the reality is that changes do occur in our bodies over time, some of which affect the spine and its various parts. There […]
If you spill coffee that’s warm but not scalding hot on your thigh, you’ll feel a sudden sensation of warmth. If you notice this same sensation when no warm beverages are involved, you may be wondering what’s causing it. Some […]
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 […]
The human spine is just that—human. In other words, it’s subject to the effects of age, just like every other part of the body. You might be familiar with some of the age-related issues that can take a toll on […]
Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine that can produce a backbone with a “C” or “S” shape. If you’re among the 2–3 percent of the population affected by this condition, you may have idiopathic scoliosis, the most […]
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 […]