Back Pain: Overview
Brown Sequard Syndrome
04/25/08, HealthwiseLumbar Spinal Stenosis - Cause
02/21/08, HealthwiseThe most common cause of lumbar spinal stenosis is age-related changes of the spine. These changes include thickening of soft tissues and a gradual deterioration of spinal discs and joints that connect the spine's vertebrae. Any o
Spondylolisthesis
02/12/08, HealthwiseSpondylolisthesis is a condition in which one bone in your back (vertebra) slides forward over the bone below it. It most often occurs in the lower spine (lumbosacral area). In some cases, this may lead to your spinal cord or nerve roots
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Herniated Disc - Cause
07/21/08, HealthwiseA herniated disc usually is caused by wear and tear of the disc (also called disc degeneration). As we age, our vertebral discs lose some of the fluid that helps them maintain flexibility. A herniated disc also may result from inj
Low Back Pain - What Happens
02/06/08, HealthwiseThe course of low back pain depends both on its cause and on how well you treat your back.
Low Back Pain - What Increases Your Risk
02/06/08, HealthwiseLow back pain is often triggered by some combination of overuse, muscle strain, or injury to the muscles and ligaments that support the spine. Less commonly, low back pain is caused by illness or spinal deformity.
Living With a Spinal Cord Injury
02/18/09, HealthwiseA spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord. The spinal cord is a soft bundle of nerves that extends from the base of the brain to the lower back. It runs through the spinal canal, a tunnel formed by holes in the bones of the sp
Fitness: Increasing core stability
03/08/07, HealthwiseEvery time we move, we depend on some muscles to hold us steady, and other muscles to actually move us. Core stabilization is the general term for how the muscles of your trunk keep your spine and body stable. This helps you stay
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - Topic Overview
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - Symptoms
02/21/08, HealthwiseMany people older than age 50 have some narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis) but do not experience symptoms. If the nerve roots or spinal cord become squeezed, symptoms may include:
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At least 80% of the population experience significant lower-back pain at some point in life.
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