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What You Should Know About Spinal Compression Fractures

By: Michele Perez, MD | Feb 24, 2020
Vertebra with a compression fracture in the vertebral body.
Spinal compression fractures are common in bone disorders, such as osteoporosis. Read on to learn more about the specific signs and symptoms of compression fractures.
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Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery Can Relieve Pain, Numbness, and Weakness

By: John Hamilton, MD | Feb 14, 2020
Xray view of artificial disc in the cervical spine.
An artificial cervical disc can help ease the pain, weakness, and numbness that may be caused by a cervical herniated disc.
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How a Herniated Disc in Your Upper Back Causes Pain, Numbness, and Weakness

By: Michael Virk, MD, PhD | Feb 14, 2020
Nerve impingement from a herniated disc in the thoracic spine
A thoracic herniated disc can cause upper back pain, numbness, weakness, and radiating pain into the chest or abdomen.
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How Cervical Selective Nerve Root Blocks Can Ease Neck Pain

By: Marco Funiciello, DO | Feb 07, 2020
Posterior view of cervical and thoracic spine showing steroid anesthetic injection.
A cervical selective nerve root block can help your doctor locate which of your nerves is irritated, and may also reduce pain in your neck, shoulders, arms, and hands.
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How Cervical Stenosis with Myelopathy Affects Your Body

By: Larry Parker, MD | Jan 27, 2020
Posterior view of the cervical spine highlighting spinal stenosis.
Cervical stenosis with myelopathy can have painful, far-reaching effects on your body and health. Learn how cervical stenosis develops and how to spot the signs and symptoms.
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What You Need to Know about Neck Arthritis

By: Benjamin Bjerke, MD | Jan 21, 2020
Posterior view of the cervical spine showing osteoarthritis.
Cervical osteoarthritis, commonly called neck arthritis, can result in neck pain and stiffness, as well as other troublesome symptoms.
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Cervical Epidural Steroid Injections Can Bring Neck and Arm Pain Relief

By: Ali Ganjei, MD | Jan 13, 2020
Epidural steroid injection into the epidural space of the cervical spine.
A cervical steroid injection can ease the pain that radiates through your shoulder and down your arm and get you moving again.
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Understanding Lower Back Anatomy

By: Jay Jagannathan, MD, FAANS | Dec 30, 2019
Posterior view of the lower back highlighting the lumbar spine.
Understanding the anatomy of your lower spine will help you communicate more effectively with your back care providers.
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Understanding Lower Back Strain

By: Marco Funiciello, DO | Dec 19, 2019
Posterior view of the torso showing the back muscles
Learn helpful insights on lower back muscle strains and simple at-home remedies to improve your pain and speed up the healing.
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How Soft Tissue Injuries Cause Neck Strain

By: David Kennedy, MD | Nov 05, 2019
Posterior view of the upper body highlighting pain in the shoulders, neck, and upper back.
Neck strains and sprains occur when soft tissues become injured within the neck. Discover how these injuries happen, what they feel like, and how to treat them.
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What You Should Know About Spinal Compression Fractures

Spinal compression fractures are common in bone disorders, such as osteoporosis. Read on to learn more about the specific signs and symptoms of compression fractures.

References

Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery Can Relieve Pain, Numbness, and Weakness

An artificial cervical disc can help ease the pain, weakness, and numbness that may be caused by a cervical herniated disc.

References

  • 1.Hisey MS, Zigler JE, Jackson R, et al. Prospective, Randomized Comparison of One-level Mobi-C Cervical Total Disc Replacement vs. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Results at 5-year Follow-up. Int J Spine Surg. 2016;10:10.
  • 2.Lavelle WF, Riew KD, Levi A, Florman JE. 10-year Outcomes of Cervical Disc Replacement with the BRYAN® Cervical Disc: Results from a Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial. Spine. 2018.
  • 3.Burkus JK, Traynelis VC, Haid RW, Mummaneni PV. Clinical and radiographic analysis of an artificial cervical disc: 7-year follow-up from the Prestige prospective randomized controlled clinical trial: Clinical article. J Neurosurg Spine. 2014;21(4):516-28.

How a Herniated Disc in Your Upper Back Causes Pain, Numbness, and Weakness

A thoracic herniated disc can cause upper back pain, numbness, weakness, and radiating pain into the chest or abdomen.

References

  • 1.Cramer GD. General characteristics of the spine. In: Cramer GC, Darby SA, Clinical Anatomy of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and Ans, 3rd Edition. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier; 2014: 122.
  • 2.Han S, Jang IT. Prevalence and distribution of incidental thoracic disc herniation, and thoracic hypertrophied ligamentum flavum in patients with back or leg pain: A Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Cross-Sectional Study. World Neurosurg. 2018 Dec;120:e517-e524. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.08.118. Epub 2018 Aug 24. PubMed PMID: 30149175.
  • 3.Court C, Mansour E, Bouthors C. Thoracic disc herniation: surgical treatment. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2018; 104(1S):S31-S40. doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2017.04.022. Epub 2017 Dec 7.

How Cervical Selective Nerve Root Blocks Can Ease Neck Pain

A cervical selective nerve root block can help your doctor locate which of your nerves is irritated, and may also reduce pain in your neck, shoulders, arms, and hands.

References

  • 1.Park KD, Lee WY, Nam SH, Kim M, Park Y. Ultrasound-guided selective nerve root block versus fluoroscopy-guided interlaminar epidural block for the treatment of radicular pain in the lower cervical spine: a retrospective comparative study. J Ultrasound. 2018. doi:10.1007/s40477-018-0344-z

How Cervical Stenosis with Myelopathy Affects Your Body

Cervical stenosis with myelopathy can have painful, far-reaching effects on your body and health. Learn how cervical stenosis develops and how to spot the signs and symptoms.

References

  • 1.Hochman M, Tuli S. Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: A Review. The Internet Journal of Neurology. 2004. 4(1). doi: http://ispub.com/IJN/4/1/12262

What You Need to Know about Neck Arthritis

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When neck arthritis strikes, it can cause painful joint inflammation and stiffness. There are various types of neck arthritis, such as the following:

  • Cervical osteoarthritis involves the breakdown of the cartilage within the neck’s joints, which may occur due to wear-and-tear over time or may be accelerated by an injury.

    See Cervical Osteoarthritis (Neck Arthritis)

References

  • 1.Zhu S, Xu W, Luo Y, Zhao Y, Liu Y. Cervical spine involvement risk factors in rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analysis. Int J Rheum Dis. 2017; 20(5):541-9. doi: 10.1111/1756-185X.13096 Epub 2017 May 19.

Cervical Epidural Steroid Injections Can Bring Neck and Arm Pain Relief

A cervical steroid injection can ease the pain that radiates through your shoulder and down your arm and get you moving again.

References

  • 1.Kesikburun S, Aras B, Kelle B, Yavuz F, Yasar E, Taskaynatan MA. The effectiveness of cervical transforaminal epidural steroid injection for the treatment of neck pain due to cervical disc herniation: long-term results. Pain Manag. 2018; 8(5):321-6. doi: 10.2217/pmt-2018-0002

Understanding Lower Back Anatomy

Understanding the anatomy of your lower spine will help you communicate more effectively with your back care providers.

References

  • 1.Casser HR, Seddigh S, Rauschmann M. Acute Lumbar Back Pain. Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2016;113(13):223–234. doi:10.3238/arztebl.2016.0223
  • 2.Cramer GD. The Lumbar Region. In: Clinical Anatomy of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and Ans. Elsevier; 2014:246-311. doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-07954-9.00007-4
  • 3.Waxenbaum JA, Futterman B. Anatomy, Back, Lumbar Vertebrae. [Updated 2018 Dec 13]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2019 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459278/
  • 4.Dulebohn SC, Ngnitewe Massa R, Mesfin FB. Disc Herniation. [Updated 2019 Aug 1]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2019 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441822/
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  • 6.Davis D, Vasudevan A. Sciatica. [Updated 2019 Feb 28]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2019 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507908/.
  • 7.Nene Y, Jilani TN. Neuroanatomy, Conus Medullaris. [Updated 2019 Aug 3]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2019 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545227/
  • 8.Berg EJ, Ashurst JV. Anatomy, Back, Cauda Equina. [Updated 2018 Dec 6]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2019 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513251/

Understanding Lower Back Strain

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Most episodes of acute lower back pain are caused by damage to your soft tissues, such as the muscles and/or ligaments that support your lumbar spine.

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Your back is supported by a large, complex group of muscles. Watch: Lower Back Strain Video

References

  • 1.Grassi A, Quaglia A, Canata GL, Zaffagnini S. An update on the grading of muscle injuries: a narrative review from clinical to comprehensive systems. Joints. 2016;4(1):39–46. Published 2016 Jun 13. doi:10.11138/jts/2016.4.1.039
  • 2.Maffulli N, Del Buono A, Oliva F, et al. Muscle Injuries: A Brief Guide to Classification and Management. Transl Med UniSa. 2014;12:14–18. Published 2014 Sep 1.
  • 3.Laumonier T, Menetrey J. Muscle injuries and strategies for improving their repair. J Exp Orthop. 2016;3(1):15. doi:10.1186/s40634-016-0051-7
  • 4.Delos D, Maak TG, Rodeo SA. Muscle injuries in athletes: enhancing recovery through scientific understanding and novel therapies. Sports Health. 2013;5(4):346–352. doi:10.1177/1941738113480934

How Soft Tissue Injuries Cause Neck Strain

Neck strains and sprains occur when soft tissues become injured within the neck. Discover how these injuries happen, what they feel like, and how to treat them.

References

  • 1.Grassi A, Quaglia A, Gian LC, Zaffagnini. An update on the grading of muscle injuries: a narrative review from clinical to comprehensive systems. Joints. 2016; 4(1):39-46. doi: 10.11138/jts/2016.4.1.039.

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