People with back pain often have long-standing problems that have plagued them for many years. Neurosurgical consultants who have specialized training in the diseases and disorders of the bones and spine have a variety of treatments for these problems. Non-surgical treatment may allow you to avoid surgery for many years. If surgery is necessary, modern […]
Lower back pain, or lumbago, is a very common ailment and the leading reason for emergency room visits in the United States. Almost 80% of Americans will have suffer from lumbar back pain at some point. While uncomfortable, lower back pain is not typically a serious ailment. Lumbago can affect anyone and is more prevalent […]
When viewed from the front or back, the normal spine appears straight. When taking x-rays, this is referred to as the anterior-posterior, or AP view. Sometimes the spine develops a side to side curve in the AP view, and this condition is termed scoliosis. Simply put, it is a crooked back. Scoliosis can be in […]
The spinal column – or backbone – is instrumental to the strength, support, flexibility and range of movement our bodies possess. It’s a complicated structure, with many interconnected and interdependent components. Here are 20 facts about the spine, some of which you may find surprising. When we’re born, our spines consist of 33 individual vertebrae. […]
As people age, the discs located between the vertebra of their spinal columns begins to deteriorate. These discs provide a layer of protective padding for the entire spinal cord by acting as shock absorbers. As people become older, cracks and tears on the discs’ outer layers known as annulus fibrosus allow the inner pulposus to […]