Osteoarthritis of the back is extremely common. A major Japanese study published in the journal "Bone Mineral Metabolism" in 2009 found this condition to be present in 45 percent of male study participants aged 40 to 49, and in 90 percent by age...
Spinal spondylosis is a Latin term meaning degenerative arthritis of the vertebral bodies in the spinal column. Degenerative arthritis is the "wear and tear" type often caused by trauma, poor posture, overuse or nutritional deficiencies. The...
Ankylosing spondylitis, AS, is a form of spinal arthritis. AS can cause the sacroiliac joint between the spine and hips to fuse. The ribs can also fuse in AS causing breathing difficulty. Although neurological symptoms are rare, notes the...
The lumbar spine is the lower part of the backbone between the bottom of the rib cage and the hip area. Any damage or injury to the spine may cause unpleasant symptoms and physical limitations. If you've been diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis,...
Lumbar stabilization exercises concentrate on reducing lower back pain while increasing flexibility and strength of the hips, back, stomach and thigh muscles, according to Spine-Health. Strong and flexible muscles help properly support your spinal...
