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Spine Treatments
Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy is a term used to describe pain that radiates through the upper or lower extremities. Radiculopathy is not a spinal condition but rather a symptom of an underlying spinal condition. Radiculopathy can be classified into two different categories- cervical ...
Read MoreCRPS
CRPS (formerly known as RSD) stands for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. This condition has no clear cause but is defined by a persistent painful or burning sensation somewhere on the body, usually the arms or legs. CRPS is thought to be ...
Read MoreSpondlyosis
Spondylosis (sometimes called a “collapsed disc”) is a term that describes a reduction in the space between two spinal vertebrae. This reduction in space leads to the exiting nerve root becoming irritated or impinged by the intervertebral disc or vertebrae. ...
Read MoreSacroiliitis
The sacroiliac joints are the joints that are responsible for connecting the lumbar spine to the pelvis. When one or both of these joints become inflamed it is known as Sacroiliitis. Sacroiliitis often presents as pain as lower back that ...
Read MoreDegenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is not a condition itself, but rather a general term used to describe one or more spinal conditions. Degenerative Disc Disease can represent a single spinal condition or several spinal conditions occurring simultaneously. These conditions can ...
Read MoreThoracic Pain
Thoracic Pain is categorized by dull or aching pain in the Thoracic spine area (the middle of the spine) and does not radiate outward. In many instances, this pain can come about suddenly after activity or overexertion. One of the primary ...
Read MoreSciatica
Sciatica is a term used to describe a burning or aching pain that travels down the sciatic nerve. This nerve begins in the lumbar spine and extends into the hips, buttocks and down each leg. A classic sign of Sciatica ...
Read MoreSpinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis is categorized by the narrowing of the canal that contains the spinal cord. This narrowing can result in increased pressure on the spinal cord and the nerve roots that exit the spine. This pressure or irritation of the spinal ...
Read MoreCervicalgia
Cervicalgia (more commonly referred to as neck pain) is categorized by dull or aching pain in the cervical spine area and does not radiate into the upper extremities. In many instances, this pain can come about suddenly after activity or ...
Read MoreLumbago
Lumbago (more commonly referred to as low back pain) is categorized by dull or aching pain in the lumbar spine area and does not radiate into the lower extremities. In many instances, this pain can come about suddenly after activity ...
Read MoreDisc Herniations
A herniated disc occurs when the water and protein based substance that is held within the discs of the spine begins to protrude into the spinal canal or onto one of the spinal nerves. The fibrous tissue that surrounds the ...
Read MoreFacet Joint Syndrome
Facet Joint Syndrome is an inflammation or weakening of the joints of the spine that are responsible for connecting one spinal vertebrae to another. Each vertebra is surrounded by a facet joint on either side and these joints are lined ...
Read MoreFailed Back and Neck Syndrome
Failed Back and Neck (Surgery) Syndrome is a condition in which chronic or increased spinal pain is experienced after a spine surgical procedure. Although most patients benefit from spine surgical procedures, some patients may experience this condition despite proper surgical ...
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