Getting Out of Bed: Proper Technique, Biomechanics, and Injury Prevention
Getting out of bed properly involves a controlled "log roll" technique to maintain spinal neutrality, minimize stress on the vertebral colum...
By Jordan
Category: Spinal Health
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Lower Back Arching: Understanding Lumbar Extension, Risks, and Healthy Practices
Yes, arching your lower back (lumbar extension) is a natural and fundamental spinal movement, but distinguishing between a healthy, controlled arch an...
By Alex
Lumbar Disc Disease: Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Lumbar disc disease primarily results from the progressive degeneration of intervertebral discs due to age, mechanical stress, genetics, and lifestyle...
By Jordan
Lower Back Joints: Anatomy, Benefits, Stretches, and Precautions
Stretching lower back joints involves gentle, controlled movements like knee-to-chest, cat-cow, and spinal twists to enhance flexibility, reduce stiff...
By Hart
Facet Dislocation: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery
Facet dislocation refers to the complete separation of spinal facet joints, often resulting from high-energy trauma and leading to pain, instability, ...
By Hart
Spinal Disc Issues: Understanding, Diagnosis, and Key Tests
Diagnosing a spinal disc condition involves a comprehensive evaluation by a healthcare professional, integrating patient history, a detailed physical ...
By Jordan
Slipped Disc: Understanding Herniation, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
A "slipped disc" is a colloquial term for a spinal disc herniation, which is a specific type of hernia where the disc's inner material protr...
By Jordan
Endplate Oedema: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Endplate oedema is the accumulation of fluid within the bone marrow of the vertebral endplates, often indicating an inflammatory or degenerative proce...
By Hart
Degenerative Disc Disease: Back Braces, Efficacy, and Comprehensive Management
While a back brace offers temporary support and pain relief for degenerative disc disease, it is not a long-term solution and its efficacy as a primar...
By Alex
