Neck Instability: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Neck instability results from compromised structural integrity of the cervical spine, leading to excessive movement due to impaired bones, ligaments, ...
By Alex
Category: Spine Health
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Degenerative Disc Disease: Mobility, Progression, and Management Strategies
For the vast majority of individuals diagnosed with degenerative disc disease (DDD), ending up in a wheelchair is highly unlikely, as effective manage...
By Jordan
DiSC Arthritis: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Management
DiSC arthritis refers to degenerative changes in the spine's intervertebral discs and facet joints, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, and...
By Alex
Disc Herniation vs. Extrusion: Understanding the Differences, Symptoms, and Treatments
Disc herniation (protrusion) involves a contained bulge of the disc material, while extrusion is a more severe form where the nucleus pulposus breaks ...
By Alex
Spinal Laxity: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Spinal laxity refers to excessive movement within a spinal segment due to stretched ligaments, potentially leading to pain and instability if the body...
By Hart
Slipped Disc: Understanding Herniation, Healing, and Recovery
While intervertebral discs do not "slip," the material from a herniated disc can often naturally resorb or retract over time, leading to sig...
By Jordan
Cervical ADR vs. Fusion: Understanding Differences, Procedures, and Candidacy
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR) preserves spinal motion while Cervical Spinal Fusion eliminates it, both addressing degenerative or herniat...
By Jordan
Spinal Fixation vs. Spinal Fusion: Understanding the Key Differences
Spinal fixation refers to the immediate mechanical stabilization of spinal segments, often using surgical hardware, while spinal fusion is the biologi...
By Jordan
Thoracic Spine Stretching: Exercises for Mobility, Posture, and Performance
Improving thoracic spine mobility involves targeted exercises for extension, rotation, and flexion, which are crucial for enhancing posture, reducing ...
By Hart
