Aches and pains in the spine are common as people age. Back pain affects both men and women, and lower back pain is a recurrent complaint of older adults. Lifestyle, genetics, and physiological factors all play a role. The aging...
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A cervicogenic headache is a type of referred pain caused by a problem in the neck. A variety of factors may contribute to the problem. The neck may have been damaged through trauma or injury, such as a whiplash from an accident. There may be...
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Radicular pain is pain that occurs due to an irritated or compressed nerve. The pain can travel along the affected nerve to other parts of the body connected to the damaged nerve. The person may feel dull, sharp, burning, stinging, or shooting...
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A cyst is a small sac of tissue filled with fluid, pus, or other material. Cysts are generally benign, or non-cancerous. Synovial cysts occur in the joints of the spine and are considered to be rare. These cysts are most often found in the...
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Osteoblastomas are rare, typically non-cancerous bone tumors that can occur anywhere in the body. Approximately 40 percent of osteoblastomas occur in the spine, with hands, feet, and legs also being common sites. Although these tumors are...
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Bone grafts have been a basic component in spinal fusion surgery. Grafts can provide structure by filling in gaps between two bones. This prevents movement while the body rebuilds lost bone. The graft acts as a framework for the...
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Patients hope for an optimal outcome and the ability to resume their regular activities without pain as soon as possible following spine surgery. A significant part of the recovery and rehabilitation plan often involves physical therapy (PT). ...
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Osteoporosis is a disease affecting the bones, making them thinner and weaker than they should be. Bones become brittle and are more at risk for fractures. Osteoporosis typically affects older women who are post-menopausal, although...
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Osteoarthritis, or arthritis, of the spine is very common, especially as people age. Many adults begin to notice symptoms of osteoarthritis by age 40. Symptoms most often begin gradually and become more painful over time. Spinal arthritis is a...
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Most people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain is a common cause of absenteeism from work or limitations on work related tasks. Back pain may cause limitations on recreational or leisure activities...
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Primary vertebral tumors are tumors that originate in the bones of the spine. They have not metastasized or spread from somewhere else in the body. These types of tumors are uncommon and are usually not cancerous. However, that does not mean...
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A congenital spinal abnormality is a defect or deformity that develops before birth. During the fetus’ development, the vertebrae do not properly form. The condition may be diagnosed before birth, evident at birth, or determined during...
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