Spinal Ligaments: Interspinous, Supraspinous, Function, and Injury Implications
The primary ligament located between adjacent vertebral spinous processes is the interspinous ligament, which, along with the more superficial suprasp...
By Jordan
Category: Spinal Health
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Spinal Stretching: Decompression, Posture, and Overall Health
While spinal stretching cannot permanently increase bone length, it can temporarily enhance perceived height by decompressing intervertebral discs and...
By Jordan
Ligamentum Flavum Osteophyte: Understanding, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A ligamentum flavum osteophyte is a bone spur forming within or near the spinal ligamentum flavum, which can narrow the spinal canal and cause neurolo...
By Alex
Log Rolling: Spinal Alignment, Core Stability, and Benefits
Log rolling does not make the spine rigidly straight but rather maintains its natural neutral alignment and stability while the body moves as a cohesi...
By Jordan
Yellow Ligament: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The yellow ligament, or Ligamentum Flavum, is a crucial elastic ligament of the spine connecting adjacent vertebrae, vital for spinal stability, flexi...
By Hart
Lumbar Side Bending: Measurement Tools, Techniques, and Clinical Significance
Lumbar side bending is primarily measured using objective tools like inclinometers or goniometers, and sometimes indirectly with a tape measure, to qu...
By Alex
Intervertebral Discs: Anatomy, Functions, and Health Implications
Intervertebral discs are vital cartilaginous cushions that primarily function to absorb shock, distribute mechanical loads, and facilitate the spine's...
By Alex
Sacroiliitis vs. Spondylitis: Understanding Spinal Inflammation, Causes, and Management
Sacroiliitis is localized inflammation of the sacroiliac joint, whereas spondylitis is a broader term for vertebral inflammation, typically referring ...
By Jordan
Severe Facet Disease: Understanding Its Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Severe facet disease is advanced degeneration of spinal facet joints, leading to significant structural changes, chronic pain, and functional limitati...
By Alex
