Osteoarthritis

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• Understanding Osteoarthritis of the Spine

  Osteoarthritis pain typically is worse in the morning and again in the evening, with some improvement during the day as the patient moves around. Spinal arthritis is one of the common causes of back pain in elderly adults, and usually limits back motion and flexibility as well.
  By: Charles D. Ray, MD Read More

• Gentle Exercise Options Before Surgery

  A physician answers patient questions about gentle exercises to do when strenuous activity creates pain.
  By: Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., MD Read More

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• Facet Joint Disorders and Back Pain

  Nearly every flexible or movable level of the spine (with the exception of the very top vertebra) is comprised of the same elements, including the the bony building blo...

• Common Causes of Lower Back Pain

  If lower back pain lasts longer than a few weeks to a few months, there is likely a specific problem or source for the pain. This article provides an overview of common cause...

• Spondylosis: What It Actually Means

  Spondylosis can be a confusing term to patients because it is often used in different ways by different doctors. Some use it as a term to describe general back pain and spina...

• Cervical Osteoarthritis

  The facet joints of the cervical spine can degenerate just like the lumbar facet joints, which can lead to osteoarthritis of the cervical spine. There are several symptoms of...

• Facet Joint Osteoarthritis

  The facet joints are posterior joints of the spine which help connect the vertebra and disc space of the spine together. In between these vertebra are cartilage to provide cu...