Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: Function, Protection, and Clinical Significance
The Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (PLL) primarily resists excessive spinal flexion and protects the spinal cord by helping to contain the posterior ...
By Alex
Category: Spinal Health
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Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc (PLID): Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A "PLID disease" commonly refers to a Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc, a condition where one of the spinal discs bulges or ruptures, potential...
By Jordan
Lumbosacral Joint: Movement, Anatomy, and Clinical Significance
The lumbosacral joint (L5/S1) is a critical spinal junction that primarily facilitates limited yet essential movements of flexion and extension, with ...
By Alex
Scoliosis and Sway Back: Distinctions, Causes, and Management
Scoliosis is a complex three-dimensional spinal curvature with lateral deviation and rotation, while sway back is a functional two-dimensional postura...
By Jordan
Spinal Fusion vs. Disc Replacement: Understanding Differences, Indications, and Outcomes
Spinal fusion aims to permanently join two or more vertebrae, eliminating motion for stability and pain reduction, while artificial disc replacement i...
By Alex
Thoracic Spine: Understanding Extension, Benefits, and Exercises
Achieving thoracic extension, or 'arching' the mid-back, involves consciously moving the T1-T12 vertebrae towards a straighter or slightly backward-be...
By Alex
Spinal Cord Health: Supporting Its Function Through Exercise and Lifestyle
While the spinal cord cannot be directly exercised like a muscle, its optimal health and function are supported by maintaining the strength, flexibili...
By Alex
Spinal Facet Capsule: Anatomy, Function, Conditions, and Treatment
The facet capsule is a fibrous sac enclosing spinal facet joints, vital for spinal mobility, stability, and proprioception by lubricating the joint, g...
By Alex
Popped Disc in Back: Understanding Disc Bulges, Herniations, Symptoms, and Treatment
When you "pop a disc" in your back, it typically describes an intervertebral disc injury like a bulge or herniation, where the soft inner ma...
By Alex
