Spinal decompression is a catchall phrase for back pain treatments that include nonsurgical options, such as traction, or operative procedures such as endoscopic decompression and laminectomy. The desired effect is the same for all three--to...
Spinal stenosis is a painful condition caused by narrowing of the spinal canals through which the spinal cord and other nerves pass. According to Medline Plus, spinal stenosis causes pressure on spinal nerves, which can lead to decreased sensation...
Degenerative disc disease is a natural process of aging characterized by the compression and wearing away of the discs located between the vertebral bones of the spine, most commonly in the low back. The discs function to protect the vertebral...
The primary function of your thoracic spine is to protect the organs of your chest by providing an attachment point for the bones of your ribcage. Thoracic spine therapy reduces the effect of injury and strengthens the thoracic spine and its...
A herniated disk can be painful. You and your doctor may want to try conservative measures first to try to relieve your symptoms. However, if this fails, you may need to consider other options depending on the severity and location of your...
Traditionally, open spinal stenosis surgery of the lumbar spine has been a formidable procedure to undergo, with high risk potentials, lengthy hospitalizations and long, arduous and frequently uncomfortable recovery. Lumbar spinal stenosis...
Spinal decompression is the release of pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. Decompression is performed surgically to repair disc injuries in the lower back and neck area associated with herniated and bulging discs, pinched nerves, sciatica,...
