Your discs prevent your vertebrae from rubbing against one another. Your discs, however, are sensitive and may wear out over time. As the lining of the disc thins and the disc becomes less flexible, you’re more at risk for the outer lining tearing – also known as a herniated disc. Fortunately, a herniated disc treatment…
5 Reasons to Call Your Spine Surgeon if You Have Spinal Stenosis
Are you constantly ignoring your back pain? If you have pain in your back that is slowly but progressively getting worse and worse, it may be time to see an experienced orthopedist who can give you a quick but thorough evaluation. One of the issues that can cause unexplained but worsening back pain is spinal…
How Chronic Spinal Pain Treatment Can Improve Your Overall Health
Your risk of developing back pain increases with heavy activity and as you simply get older. Several spinal conditions can cause pain in the back, including degenerative disc disease, a herniated disc, and spinal stenosis. Fortunately, there are a number of methods for dealing with chronic spinal pain, and some of them can even help…
Degenerative Scoliosis: What You Need to Know
Scoliosis refers to the development of a sideways or “S”-shaped curve in the spine. While this disorder commonly occurs in children and adolescents as idiopathic scoliosis, degenerative scoliosis tends to occur in some people as they get older. Degenerative scoliosis can signify a serious degenerative spinal disorder, so a proper diagnosis is essential to effective…