Compressed Disks: Understanding Causes, Types, Symptoms, and Prevention
A compressed disk, referring to a bulging, herniated, or degenerated intervertebral disc, primarily results from age-related degeneration, acute traum...
By Jordan
Category: Spinal Health
Browsing all articles filed under the "Spinal Health" category.
Articulating Facets: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
An articulating facet, also known as a facet joint, is a synovial joint located between adjacent vertebrae in the spinal column, crucial for guiding a...
By Jordan
Spinal Discs: Damage Mechanisms, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Intervertebral discs are damaged by acute injury, age-related degeneration, and chronic stress from poor posture and biomechanics, leading to structur...
By Jordan
Running and Back Health: Benefits, Risks, and Protective Strategies
Running is generally not bad for your back and can even contribute to spinal health when performed with proper technique, adequate preparation, and st...
By Jordan
Cervical Fusion: Procedure, Indications, Recovery, and Risks
Cervical fusion is a surgical procedure that permanently joins two or more neck vertebrae to stabilize the spine, alleviate pain, and decompress nerve...
By Alex
Facet Hypertrophy: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Facet hypertrophy refers to the enlargement of spinal facet joints, primarily due to age-related degeneration, which can cause pain, stiffness, and ne...
By Hart
Intervertebral Disc Prostheses: Types, Design, and Benefits
Intervertebral disc prostheses are advanced surgical implants categorized by spinal region (cervical or lumbar) and design, aiming to restore natural ...
By Alex
Thecal Sac Compression: Understanding Its Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Thecal sac compression is the narrowing of space around the membrane enclosing the spinal cord, cerebrospinal fluid, and nerve roots within the verteb...
By Hart
Spinal Compression: Understanding Daily Height Loss, Causes, and Mitigation
The human spine typically compresses by 1-2 cm daily due to gravity and activities causing fluid loss from intervertebral discs, a normal and reversib...
By Hart
