by wpadmin | Jul 17, 2015 | Spine
The back is one of the major and most important parts of the body. It comprises many muscles and bones that enable people to stand, lift objects, walk, and generally move. The spine is made of vertebrae, which are tiny bones positioned atop each other. These bones are...
by wpadmin | Jun 19, 2015 | Spine
When a patient comes to us with back pain, they may worry that surgery will be the only answer to their problem. However, we prefer to delay surgery as long as possible. This is because there are many less invasive treatment options that are available that may be a...
by wpadmin | May 15, 2015 | Spine
Your back is a complex structure of bones, muscles, ligaments, and discs. Most people know what bones and muscles are, but discs can present a bit of a challenge. When you think of your spine, think of the 33 bones, called vertebrae, stacked neatly on top of each...
by wpadmin | May 7, 2015 | Spine
The lower back can cause you all sorts of trouble, but most people don’t know that problems in that region can lead to pain in your leg. Sciatica is named after the longest nerve in the body, the sciatic nerve. It starts off in the lower back, or lumbar region, of the...
by wpadmin | Apr 19, 2015 | Spine
Spondylosis is a catch-all term for the effects of aging on the bones of your neck. This condition can occur in other areas of your body, such as your lumbar region or lower back, but it most commonly occurs in the neck, or cervical region. It is generally a breakdown...
by wpadmin | Apr 7, 2015 | Orthopaedics, Spine
Joints can break down for a number of reasons, but sometimes the joint just breaks down due to overuse. This is where mechanical stress comes into play. Any number of factors can impact a joint and cause it to breakdown and eventually fail. It doesn’t just affect the...
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