Herniated discs are a common source of lower back and neck pain. However, discomfort from lumbar or cervical herniated discs may result in symptoms in other areas beyond where you’d expect to experience pain. Because disc herniation is related to […]
A pars defect is a fracture between two joints within the portion of the vertebrae that has bony extensions that form the adjacent joint called the pars interarticularis. It’s sometimes referred to as spondylolysis, the term for a spinal fracture […]
Damage to the bones of the spine or the joints that support it sometimes results in a condition called segmental spinal instability. The condition is characterized by a range of motion greater than what’s considered normal (hypermobility). Excessive movement between […]
Sciatica itself is not a condition, but usually a response to pressure coming from somewhere in the lower spine. Symptoms related to sciatica can include mild hip, thigh, or leg pain associated with certain movements and muscle weakness. While most […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers obesity to be at epidemic levels in the United States. Increased weight gain among children is also part of the reason why younger people are reporting more instances of recurring or […]
Inner disc material that pushes outward somewhere in the lower back area may cause little or no pain or widespread numbness and weakness. For most people with a lumbar herniated disc, the level of discomfort experienced falls somewhere in between […]
Many potential causes of back pain, including disc herniation and muscle strain, can affect anybody at any time. However, some back conditions are more likely to be a source of occasional or persistent discomfort for women more so than men. […]
Spongy discs that contain a gel-like center cushion the seven bones that make up the neck. If this material pushes outward through the fibrous outer shell of the disc, the result is what’s referred to a cervical herniated disc. Though […]
Considered rare, infections of the spinal cord and brain can pose serious risks due to the swelling that often results from such infections. Treatment depends on the extent of the infection, how far it has progressed, when it’s detected, and […]