This part of the spine is naturally kyphotic, but an exaggerated curvature can cause a hunch as the entire upper back is thrust forward. Some are born with this condition, but it can also develop due to bad posture, age-related wear and tear, disc degeneration, fractures, and many other ...
Spinal disc degeneration coupled with disease in joints of the low back can lead to spinal-canal narrowing (spinal stenosis). These changes in the disc and the joints produce symptoms and can be seen on an X-ray. A person with spinal stenosis may have pain radiating down both lower extremit...
Radiculopathy comes from a compressed nerve in the spine causing pain and other symptoms. Learn about radiculopathy symptoms, treatment, causes, and more. Discover different regions affected by radiculopathy including the cervical, lumbar, and thoracic s
Thoracic spondylosis (symptoms and treatment) Caused by the degeneration of the thoracic spine, which is associated with degenerative diseases such as thoracic osteoarthritis. This is commonly associated with aging. The intervertebral foramina (the opening where spinal nerves leave the spinal canal) becom...
Unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery (UBE) is a newer technique that has become popular in recent years. It has been widely used in the treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar degenerative diseases can achieve good therapeutic effects and greatly protect the spinal structure [8,9,10]...
According to "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine," spinal herpes can also lead to a condition known as aseptic meningitis. The term "aseptic" refers to the absence of bacteria, while meningitis means inflammation of the connective tissue lining the spinal cord and brain. Symptoms of menin...
cervical osteoarthritis, neck pain may radiate into the shoulder or down one of the arms. Osteophytes in the cervical region can cause nerve compression and weakness in the arms. Osteoarthritis pain in the thoracic region of the spine is usually provoked by movement of forward flexion and ...
Herniated Disc:When the pads between vertebrae move out of position and press on the nerves. Herniated discs are more common in the lumbar and cervical spine, but can sometimes occur in the thoracic spine as well. Arthritis:Characterized by swelling and tenderness, back pain can be caused by ...
Macular Degeneration, Somatic Pain, Spinal Stenosis, spinal distortion, vertebral compression fracture, Piriformis syndrome, Ischemic Spondylolisthesis, Isthmic Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, arthritis of the spine, Bursitis, nerve root impingement, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Cervical Face...
Technology is an essential part of our lives. Nowadays, it is almost impossible to leave the house without a cell phone. Despite the wide range of benefits of cell phones and handheld electronic devices, this evolution of technology has not come without a price. The pandemic of cell phone us...