Back and Spine Disorders

Back pain is now diagnosed even in teenagers. The choice of treatment means is huge: from special plasters (tapes); to injections into the affected area of the muscle.  But many people with back pain prefer not to go to specialists and engage in self-treatment – they use vibromassage pillows and orthopedic corsets etc. How safe…

The spine is a crucial component of the human body. It supports the body’s weight and protects the spinal cord. But, several conditions can affect the spine, including spinal protrusion. The spinal protrusion, also known as a herniated disc or slipped disc, is a medical condition. In it, the outer ring of an intervertebral disc…

Among spinal cord injury symptoms are tingling and numbness in the back and loss of sensation. It can be due to a car accident, a fall, a sports injury, or a medical condition, such as a tumor or infection.  Spinal cord disorder has two types: complete and incomplete. The first one involves a total loss…

Myofascial syndrome is a common and often debilitating condition. It affects the body’s  muscles and connective tissues. It is characterized by: Development of painful trigger points or knots in the muscle tissue And surrounding fascia Up to 85% of people have myofascial pain at some point in their lives. It makes it the primary cause…

Chronic Pain Syndrome is a condition characterized by persistent pain lasting more than 12 weeks. Pain will always make itself felt. The pain can be burning as well as dull.  Pain can also severely restrict movement.  Pain is usually a protective function of the body and helps prevent damage to the body. Sometimes, pain loses…

We have a spinal cord for transmitting signals. Sometimes, patients get this injury because of a traumatic blow to the vertebrae. You should know that a severe type of such injury can tear it completely. When we talk about spinal cord injuries, we need to say that there are two main types. So, a patient…

Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) presents a complex and urgent medical challenge. It impacts millions worldwide annually. This injury results from trauma. It often involves accidents, falls, or sports-related incidents. This leads to immediate and often irreversible neurological impairment. Understanding SCI involves delving into its multifaceted nature, encompassing both its physiological mechanisms and its profound…

Dextroscoliosis is a variety of scoliosis distinguished by abnormal spine curvature. Most often, this disease is referred to as idiopathic scoliosis. The word idiopathic has Greek roots and means “pathology in itself.” In simple terms, idiopathic means a condition not associated with any other disease or disorder. Unfortunately, the term idiopathic is widely used in…

Radiculitis (radiculopathy) is a general term used by doctors to refer to symptoms associated with a pinched or inflamed spinal root. Against the background of lumbar osteochondrosis, a disease such as the radicular of the lumbosacral spine often develops. This clinical syndrome occurs due to compression and damage to the nerve roots.  This is a…

Did you know spinal cord disorders are one of the leading causes of disability in the U.S.? Each year, more than 17,000 people in America are diagnosed with spinal cord injury, which is only growing as our population ages. Many people don’t realize that there are many spinal cord disorders, and each can cause unique…