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Natural Back Pain Relief: 16 Choices for Lasting Comfort.
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Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery
Lumbar spinal fusion stops the motion at a painful vertebral segment in the low back. The surgery helps improve spinal stability, correct anatomical deformities, and relieve nerve compression.
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Spinal Motion Segment: L4-L5 Animation
The L4-L5 spinal motion segment is located in the lower portion of the lumbar spine and consists of L4 and L5 vertebrae, and the anatomical structures connecting them.
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All About Neck Pain
Neck pain arises from poor posture, muscle strain, or injury in the cervical region. Ergonomics and exercises aid prevention and relief.
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SI Joint Pain)
SI joint dysfunction is characterized by discomfort in the lower back and buttocks due to issues with the sacroiliac joint.
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Lumbar Microdiscectomy Surgery Video
Informative video on how microdiscectomy (lumbar decompression back surgery) is performed to relieve pain caused by a lumbar herniated disc.
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Sciatica Treatment Video
Sciatica treatments will vary depending on whether the pain is in its early stages or if it is chronic.
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Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain Animation
Vertebrogenic pain is a distinct type of chronic pain that originates from damaged vertebral endplates. It is more common in the low back, or lumbar spine, between the L3 and S1 spinal levels.
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Stiff Neck Symptoms and Causes Animation
A stiff neck is characterized by pain, soreness, and discomfort while attempting to turn the head in any direction.