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Lumbar Spine Surgery
Decompression and spinal fusion are the two most common lumbar spine surgeries for patients with lower back pain and leg pain.
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.
Neck Strain: Causes and Remedies
Bone Spurs (Osteophytes) and Back Pain
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All About Spinal Cord Compression | A 3D Animation
Spinal cord compression occurs whenever an anatomical structures puts pressure on the spinal cord. It is a potentially serious condition that warrants prompt medical attention.
Lower Back Pain Treatment Video
Learn about how lower back pain is diagnosed and treated, including physical therapy, pain medications, exercise, surgery and more.
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.
Lower Back Muscle Strain or Sprain Video
Causes of pain with a strained muscle and what you can typically expect in terms of healing.
