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Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery Animation
Lumbar fusion surgery is performed to stabilize the spine and reduce pain by joining two or more vertebrae in the lower back.
Choosing the Right Exercise Ball
Explore several guidelines to use when selecting the proper exercise ball size. Effectively performing exercise ball activities requires careful selection of the right exercise ball size.
Cervical Herniated Disc Video
See what a cervical herniated disc looks like and understand its symptoms, causes, and treatments in this animated cervical herniated disc video.
How an Electrical Bone Growth Stimulator Helps with Spine Fusion
An electrical bone growth stimulator is a supplemental form of therapy for spinal fusion surgery. This article describes how they work and pro's and con's.
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Sciatica Causes and Symptoms Video
Sciatica is leg pain caused by a problem in the low back. Watch an animated video that details the causes and symptoms of sciatica.
Lower Back Pain Causes and Symptoms Video
Chronic pain in the lower back may be caused by the discs or the joints of the spine.
Lumbar Herniated Disc Video
A herniated disc in the lumbar spine can put pressure on spinal nerve roots, causing pain in the lower back or legs.
Spinal Motion Segment: L5-S1 Animation
The L5-S1 spinal motion segment, also called the lumbosacral joint, serves as the transition between the lumbar and sacral regions of the spine in the low back.
