Spinal compression fractures are small cracks in the vertebrae, or bones, of the spinal column. They usually occur in the lower part of the thoracic, or middle, region of the spine. Over time, the cracks may become serious enough to...
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Neck pain is a common medical complaint. There are many possible causes ranging from neck sprain or strain, overuse, injury or trauma, joint problems such as arthritis, and spinal degeneration. Many people experience neck pain that interferes...
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Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral, or sideways, curvature of the spine. The lateral curvature is greater than 10 degrees and accompanied by vertebral rotation. The condition is often diagnosed in adolescents between 10 to 12 years of...
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An individual with flatback syndrome does not have the normal curvature in their lumbar, or lower, spine. This normal inward curve is called lordosis. It balances the slightly outward curvature of the middle spine and the lordosis of...
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Osteoarthritis is a common cause of low back pain, particularly in the older adult population. Osteoarthritis that affects the spine is called spondylosis. Just like joints in other parts of the body, the facet joints in the spine can...
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Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common cause of low back pain. While the condition sometimes occurs in younger people, it is more often seen in individuals over the age of 50. Wear and tear on the spine as a result of aging and...
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A spinal cyst is a fluid-filled sac that can develop within the spinal cord. If the cyst is small, the patient may not experience any symptoms. As the cyst grows larger, pain, cramping, and numbness may develop. Cysts are...
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Kyphosis, sometimes referred to as hyperkyphosis, is a condition that causes a noticeable forward curvature of the upper back (thoracic spine) and shoulders. The spine becomes abnormally convex and may round into a hump. Other...
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A pinched nerve in the neck may be the source of significant pain in the shoulder. The pain may even radiate down the arm and cause muscle weakness, as well as tingling and numbness in the hands and fingers. This painful condition is...
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Atlanta Brain and Spine Care physicians Roger Frankel, MD., Steven Wray, MD., David Benglis, MD., Michele Johnson, MD., and Regis Haid, MD. have been named Top Doctors in Neurological Surgery by Castle Connolly. PRESS RELEASE Atlanta, GA Five...
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The human body is not made to absorb the impact of a motor vehicle accident. The violent motion that occurs during an accident can affect all areas of the spine as well as surrounding nerves, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. In...
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The core muscles support the weight of the entire body. Some studies have shown that strengthening the core and back muscles can help reduce back pain. Strong core muscles can also increase stability and improve flexibility. ...
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