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
Category: Spinal Health
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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
Swimming for Back Health: Benefits, Risks, and How to Swim Safely
Swimming can be highly beneficial for back health by reducing impact and strengthening core muscles, but its effectiveness and safety depend on proper...
By Alex
Degenerative Disc Disease: New Technologies, Treatments, and Regenerative Approaches
New technologies for degenerative disc disease are advancing beyond traditional symptomatic relief towards restoring disc health and function through ...
By Hart
Yellow Ligament (Ligamentum Flavum): Anatomy, Function, and Spinal Health
The yellow ligament, or Ligamentum Flavum, is a crucial elastic connective tissue in the spinal column that connects adjacent vertebrae, maintaining s...
By Jordan
