Non-Opioids Often Underused After Back Surgery
Spine and joint surgery patients aren't taking advantage of common pain relievers like Tylenol or Motrin during their recovery, researchers say.
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One third of people aged 40-59 have evidence of degenerative disc disease
Researchers have reported that one-third of people 40-59 years have image-based evidence of moderate to severe degenerative disc disease and more than half had moderate to severe spinal osteoarthritis.
Neuroinflammation seen in spinal cord, nerve roots of patients with chronic sciatica
Location of inflammation may determine which patients are successfully treated with steroid injections
What to know about hyperlordosis
Hyperlordosis is a condition in which there is an excessive spine curvature in the lower back.
What a pain: The iPad neck plagues women more
Gender and posture -- not screen time -- are biggest factors behind developing 'iPad neck' and shoulder pain, new study finds.
Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis: How & Why is a Spinal Fusion Done?
Scoliosis is defined and diagnosed by an abnormal curvature of the spine. Instead of being straight, the spine deforms into a curve that when x-rayed looks more like a squirmy worm or slithering snake (sorry for this visual!).
Spondylosis: What is it & How Do I Treat it?
"Spondylosis" sounds like it could be a type of plant or cute underwater creature. However, it actually has to do with spinal pain. Unless you've been diagnosed with spondylosis, chances are you probably won't know what it means (or have even heard of it).
Arachnoiditis: Symptoms, diagnosis, and outlook
Arachnoiditis is a neurological condition that causes pain in the back, perineum (the space between the genitals and the rectum), legs, arms, and feet. Arachnoiditis can also affect a person's vision, sight, and mobility.
Back pain is common in highly active older adults
Many well-functioning and highly active older adults experienced back pain, which was linked with poorer perceived and observed walking endurance.
