Sorry to say, a spondylolisthesis surgical operation is often a required choice for some of us. Spondylolisthesis can be an issue with several probable causes, but related signs and symptoms. Though most varieties of the problem are usually not problematical, a few may bring about moderate pain and correlated signs and sympt … Read More
Spondylolisthesis and Physiotherapy Management
Spondylolisthesis is defined as being the forward movement of one of the vertebrae in the spine away from adjacent vertebra. Spondylolisthesis is capable of occurring both in children and in adults, but it is different depending on who it is affecting. In children, Spondylolisthesis typically occurs in the fifth vertebrae in … Read More
Pinched Nerves Signs and Symptoms
A pinched nerve occurs when a nerve has been damaged in some way either by direct pressure or a compression of the nerve. This injury causes the nerve to become unable to function normally. Such injuries are caused in many ways depending on the location of the nerve, since nerves are distributed throughout the entire body. P … Read More
Lumbar Disc Protrusion
Your lower back is an important part of your anatomy as it has multiple functions. It helps bear the weight of the complete upper body as well as helps in movements such as walking, bending and also helps in protecting the delicate organs in the lower abdomen. Therefore, low back pain can be a sign of a problem either throug … Read More
Neck, Shoulder and Back Pain
Pain has the ability to manifest itself in almost every part of the human body. But there are three body parts that seem more prone to the aches and pains of everyday life. The neck, shoulder and back all tend to attract more than their fair share of painful problems. Pain that manifests in a person's neck can be traced bac … Read More
Diagnosing Sciatica Pain
Did you know that sciatica is not actually a condition, but a symptom of a condition. There are four common conditions that can cause Sciatic pain. These conditions are Herniated Discs, Piriformis Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis. Strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting may cause one or more of the discs … Read More
Cervical Spine Nerves
Anyone suffering from neck pain probably is aware of the nerve branches and bundles located in their neck, or cervical spine. Others, who have never suffered from any of the various disorders associated with compression of these delicate nerves most likely, cannot understand the pain and its ability to seemingly move through … Read More
Causes of Chronic Lower Back Pain
There are several causes of chronic lower back pain, but they can be classified into two main groups: Chronic it’s been going on for quite a while, or acute. Should the pain be classified as acute, it is fairly recent. Lower back pain can render someone pretty much useless because of everything that we rely on our lower bac … Read More
Can You Inherit Chronic Back Pain?
Up to 80% of all Americans suffer from chronic back pain at some point in their life. If you're one of them – that pain will most likely occur in your lower back, because it is subject to tremendous mechanical stress and strain. Your spine is made up of more than 30 bones called vertebrae, stacked on top of each other. It s … Read More
Can Herniated Cervical Discs Cause Headache Pain?
A herniated cervical disc can be a painful experience to say the least. It occurs when the discs that connect vertebrae together begin experiencing problems. Trauma or age can lend itself to the deterioration of the discs. The centers of the disc may experience fluid loss. This lessens its effectiveness in acting as a cushio … Read More