Cervicobrachial Neuralgia
In simple terms, cervicobrachial neuralgia can be described as neck pain radiating to the arm because of compression to the nerve roots in the cervical spinal cord. The cervical spinal cord is the section…
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Cervical Disc (Discogenic) Pain
Between the vertebrae of the spine are cushions that work as shock absorbers to protect the vertebrae and facilitate movement. These cushions are called intervertebral discs and are made up of tough, fibrous connective tissue…
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Cervical Facet Joint Pain
Facet joints are small joints that hold the bones of the vertebrae together. They work together with the intervertebral discs, or the cushions of fibrous tissue and gel found between the vertebrae, to stabilize the…
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Ischiogluteal Bursitis
A bursa is a sac filled with fluid that helps reduce friction around the joints. When the fluid inside becomes infected or irritated from too much movement, the bursa can become swollen, causing pain and…
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Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder that occurs when the piriformis muscle, a narrow muscle that works to rotate the leg outwards located deep within the buttocks, puts pressure on or irritates the sciatic nerve,…
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Neurogenic Claudication
Neurogenic claudication is the medical term used to describe the symptom of pain induced by walking, as claudication comes from the Latin “claudico,” or to limp. This symptom can often be confused with the similar…
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Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a disorder in which the spaces of the spine narrow, resulting in putting pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. This narrowing can take place in one or more of these…
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Scoliosis
Scoliosis is described as an abnormal curvature of the spine. This disease is known to have existed throughout human history, as Hippocrates wrote about it as early as 500 BCE, but unfortunately, we still don’t…
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Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc (Slipped Disc)
Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc is the technical term for what is more commonly known as a slipped disc. These interbertebral discs are located between each of the vertebrae of the spine, and act as cushions or…
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Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain can be described as any pain that affects the area from the bottom of the ribs at the back down to the top of the legs. It is very common, and most…
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