There’s sometimes a need to help fluid around the spine flow and drain properly. One way to do this is with a device known as a spinal shunt. Also referred to as a lumbar shunt, a spinal shunt is inserted […]
The middle part of the back is referred to as the thoracic spine, and it contains more independently moveable vertebrae than the neck (cervical spine) and lower back (lumbar spine) areas. However, because of the added protection from the rib […]
A cervical disc herniation can cause a great deal of pain in the neck, shoulders, arms, or upper back. Age is a common contributing factor to changes with spinal discs that typically include a loss of height and shape and […]
Some people use the term “bulging disc” to refer to any type of disc-related discomfort. However, this term refers to inner material pushing through the outer layer of a disc. Approximately 90 percent of bulging discs are likely to occur […]
From the ceremony to the reception, everybody wants the perfect wedding day. It can safely be assumed that the last thing you want to have to face is spine-related pain. Besides, you probably have many things on your to-do list […]
What do sheep and humans have in common? According to results from a recent study, the answer could be experiencing relief from spinal disc damage with a certain type of adult stem cells. As is the case with other stem […]
The act of removing wool from sheep requires a lot of bending and awkward spine positions. Granted, this occupation isn’t as in-demand as it was once was in prior centuries. However, shearer’s spine, the condition named for this physically demanding […]
Most people associate bruises with varying shades of black, blue, and purple that appear on the skin as a result of tiny broken blood vessels called capillaries. However, bruises can also affect other parts of the body not visible to […]
Whether it’s wearing a hat and gloves on cold days or not swimming after a meal, there are many pieces of advice that may not seem all that important when first offered. Of course, if you end up catching a […]