Lumbosacral Joint: Location, Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The lumbosacral joint is the critical articulation point in the human spine located at the base of the lumbar (lower back) region, specifically betwee...
By Hart
Category: Spine Health
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Artificial Discs: Types, Materials, and Spinal Applications
Artificial discs are prosthetic devices surgically implanted to replace damaged intervertebral discs, primarily categorized by spinal region (cervical...
By Jordan
Herniated Discs: Understanding, Prevention Strategies, and Spinal Health
Preventing a herniated disc, often called a 'slip disc,' involves mastering proper body mechanics, strengthening core muscles, maintaining spinal flex...
By Jordan
Sitting: Impact on Spinal Discs, Risks, and Mitigation Strategies
Prolonged and improper sitting is detrimental to intervertebral discs by increasing pressure, inhibiting nutrient exchange, and contributing to degene...
By Hart
Degenerative Disc Disease vs. Herniated Disc: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Neither degenerative disc disease nor a herniated disc is inherently worse; their severity depends on individual symptoms, neurological impingement, a...
By Alex
Facet Joints: Understanding the Synovial Joints of the Vertebrae
The synovial joints between the vertebrae are known as facet joints, or zygapophysial joints, which are true synovial joints that facilitate and limit...
By Hart
Intervertebral Discs: Healing Capacity, Injuries, and Management
Intervertebral discs have a limited capacity for repair due to their avascular nature and constant mechanical loading, often resulting in stabilizatio...
By Hart
Cervical Spondylosis: Activities, Exercises, and Habits to Avoid
To manage cervical spondylosis, avoid high-impact activities, repetitive or prolonged extreme neck movements, heavy lifting with improper form, and po...
By Hart
Cervical Spinal Stenosis: Understanding Its Causes, Mechanisms, and Risk Factors
Cervical spinal stenosis develops when the spinal canal in the neck narrows, primarily due to age-related degenerative changes such as osteoarthritis,...
By Alex
