The lower area of the spine, commonly known as the lumbar region, consists of five vertebrae. When the spinal canal narrows in the lumbar region, it compresses the nerves that travel through the [...]

Spinal stenosis refers to the narrowing of the spinal canal, a structure housing the spinal cord and its nerve branches. The cervical spine describes the upper area of the spine, consisting of 7 [...]

Lumbar spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition in the low back where one vertebra in the spinal column slips out of place and remains out of alignment with relationship to another vertebra. This [...]

Radiculopathy refers to symptoms caused by the condition that compresses or irritates the nerve roots in the spinal column. Whether in the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine, inflammation can [...]

To better understand the treatment options for scoliosis, or a curvature of the spine, one first must understand the different causes of scoliosis.  The broad categories of scoliosis include [...]

When someone experiences back pain, whether it is chronic back pain or a severe pain that comes on suddenly, they may have a moment when they try to decide if it is time to call a doctor. Though [...]

Radiculopathy is a term used to describe irritation of a nerve root from the spine; this irritation can occur due to pressure on the nerve from surrounding bones and ligaments, or it can be from [...]

An intervertebral disc is the cushion between two vertebral bodies that helps absorb the stresses placed on the spine. It has a soft, jelly-like center, with a more fibrous surrounding rim called [...]

Scoliosis is a common condition in which the spine develops a curvature.  This either occurs as part of the growth process in young people or it can develop with aging in older people, termed [...]

Cervical disc replacement is often recommended by top spinal surgeons to manage nerve pain caused by a damaged disk in the neck, otherwise known as the cervical spine.  This procedure involves [...]