Degenerative disc disease is the deterioration of the vertebral discs in the spine that cushion and protect the bones. While this condition may develop due to normal wear and tear as a person ages, it may also develop after a…
Bones are slightly porous, but some people’s bones get weaker with age. Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose so much of their natural density that they become weak and brittle. Osteoporosis can happen at any age, but it typically occurs after…
A compression fracture of the spine is when one or more vertebrae collapse. These fractures typically occur in your mid or lower back and are often caused by osteoporosis, cancer of the spine, or traumatic injury. Pain from sudden spine…
Lumbar radiculopathy, also known as sciatica, is the irritation of nerve roots located in the lumbar spine. Because these nerves travel to the hips, buttocks, legs and feet, an injury in the lumbar spine can cause symptoms in these areas.…
Spinal infections are most often caused by bacteria such as staphylococcus or E. coli. These infections can affect the bones, discs, and soft tissues in the spine. It is not uncommon for spinal infections to begin as an infection in…
Between the vertebrae of your spine are soft discs that let your back twist and bend. One of their main functions is to absorb shocks. A herniated disc occurs when one of these soft discs becomes damaged and bulges out…
Your spinal nerves travel through your spinal canal and exit through openings called foramen. Spinal stenosis occurs when the foramen becomes narrow, putting pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. Typically, spinal stenosis occurs in the neck and lower…
