Articles related to "Intervertebral Disc"

Balance and movement problems may indicate a herniated disc in the spine. Diagnostic tests will separate intervertebral disc disease from other neurological problems.

Millions of people suffer low back pain every year. New technology is advancing the treatment for low back pain including artificial disc replacement surgery.

A wobbly gait, hunched walking or yelping when lifted often indicates a spinal injury in chondrodystrophic breeds such as the Dashchund.

Back injuries affect thousands of people every year. Understanding the anatomy of the back will provide the foundation to prevent painful injuries.

Low back pain is a common, sometimes debilitating ailment. Anatomy, and common causes of lumbar pain are reviewed.

Bodysurfing and wave related spinal cord injuries occur each year. Understanding the common mechanisms of injury along with educating the public can reduce injuries.

A team of researchers in the United Kingdom has announced that not only is sitting up straight not the best sitting posture, it is in fact, bad for your back.

Muscle spasms are often felt in the back and are the body's own protective mechanism to splint and protect injured tissue by limiting movement.

The pelvis isn't a solid block - it's a complex, finely balanced structure with several distinct bones and five different joints.

When a dog develops neurological disease that is not easily diagnosed, a visit to a veterinary neurologist may be suggested. How to know when this is the right decision.

Keeping undue pressure off your lower back can come from unexpected places. How to avoid lower back pain and injury for yogis (and everyone else).

The core, or abdominal wall musculature, is the bridge between the torso and the lower body. A strong core is a key to prevention of both injuries and back pain.

The center axis of the body is the spinal column, 26 bones encasing the spinal cord and defining the entries and exits for many nerves in and out of the nervous system.

The feeling of pins and needles and numbness in the hands or feet can cause anxiety. However, although it should not be ignored, the causes are not always serious.

If you have not had sciatica then you almost certainly know someone who has. This common form of trapped nerve mostly arises from a problem in the lower back.

An immature musculoskeletal system combined with participation in sports that place repetitive stress on the spine can place young athletes at risk for low back injury.