Anatomy Videos

Sciatica Causes and Treatments

Ben Parr — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:26:44 -0700

A cervical herniated disc occurs when the soft, inner core of a disc extrudes through its outer core, presses on or "pinches" a cervical nerve, and causes pain to radiate along the nerve pathway and into the arm, as explained in this cervical herniated disc video.

Discography Video: Non-Surgical Back Pain Diagnostic Procedure

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:39 -0800

Discography (also called a discogram) is a diagnostic procedure used to determine if one or more discs are the cause of back pain. The procedure involves pressurizing discs by injecting them with a sterile liquid to induce pain in the affected discs. This video provides complete information and diagrams on discography.

Spine Anatomy Interactive Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:48 -0800

These illustrations of spinal anatomy give a clear picture of the components of the spine to help you better understand various sources of back pain and back problems.

Scoliosis Video: What is Scoliosis?

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:48 -0800

Scoliosis describes an abnormal, side to side curvature of the spine. This video provides an overview of how scoliosis affects the spine and the body.

Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and Diagnosis Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:48 -0800

A spinal infection, otherwise known as vertebral osteomyelitis, refers to the infection of the vertebral body in the spine. It is a fairly rare source of back pain, however is more likely after any urologic procedure. This video provides information about spinal infection causes, effects, and anatomy.

RACZ Caudal Neurolysis Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:47 -0800

RACZ Caudal Neurolysis is a non-surgical injection treatment for managing low back and leg pain oftentimes caused by scarring from a previous back surgery. This interactive video gives a clear picture of RACZ Caudal Neurolysis.

Metastatic Cancer Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:47 -0800

Oftentimes, spinal tumors metastasize, or spread, from cancer in another area of the body. These tumors usually cause significant pain and are accompanied by other signs of serious illness. It is not unusual for metastatic cancer to start in other parts of the body, spread to the spine and prompt back pain.This interactive video draws a clear picture of metastatic cancer and its effect on the body.

Sciatica Interactive Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:47 -0800

Sciatica describes symptoms that travel from the low back and produce leg pain. This interactive video provides information about sciatica symptoms and treatment. Additional information is available at our sciatica health center or read our sciatica overview.

Kyphosis Video: What is Kyphosis?

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:46 -0800

Kyphosis, or “dowager’s hump,” is an unnatural curving of the upper back that creates a hunchback appearance in the posture, often associated with osteoporosis.This interactive video explains what kyphosis is, and how it affects spinal anatomy.

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Osteoarthritis of the Spine Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:46 -0800

Osteoarthritis (also called facet joint osteoarthritis or spinal arthritis) occurs when the cartilage that line the facet joints in the spine deteriorate, allowing the bones to rub directly against each other. Spinal osteoarthritis may lead to back pain, symptoms of sciatica and other problems. This video provides information on facet joint disorders, bone spurs, and osteoarthritis anatomy, causes, and treatment options.
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Lumbar Herniated Disc Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:46 -0800

A herniated disc occurs when the disc degenerates and the inner core leaks out. This puts pressure directly on the spinal nerve root, which in turn can prompt back pain and symptoms of sciatica. This interactive video allows you to see what a typical lumbar herniated disc looks like.
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Degenerative Disc Disease Interactive Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:45 -0800

Additional Degenerative Disc Disease Info:

Lumbar DDD

Cervical DDD
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