In-depth information ona wide range of causes of low back pain, neck pain, upper back pain, and leg pain (e.g. sciatica)
Cervical
herniated disc symptoms and treatment options
June 17, 2002
The arm pain from a cervical herniated disc results
because the herniated disc material "pinches" or
presses on a cervical nerve, causing pain to radiate
along the nerve pathway down the arm. Along with the
pain, numbness, tingling and/or muscle weakness may
also be present down the arm and into the fingertips. Read
more...
By: Rick Staehler, MD
All about upper
back pain
April 2002
Upper back pain is not a very common spinal
disorder, but it can cause significant discomfort and
pain when it does occur. The most common causes of
upper back pain are muscular irritation (myofascial
pain) and joint dysfunction. Read
more...
By: J. Talbot Sellers, DO
Reducing back pain while
sitting in office chairs
February 2002
Sitting for prolonged periods of time can be a major
cause of back pain. This article offers some important
guidelines to help make sure that your work area is
as comfortable as possible and causes the least amount
of stress to your spine. Read
more...
By: John J. Triano, D.C., Ph.D.
Degenerative
scoliosis
September 17, 2001
Degenerative scoliosis is a result of degeneration
in the disc space and paired facet joints in the back
of the spine. As the joints degenerate they turn and
create a bend in the back, resulting in the classic
scoliotic curve. Degenerative scoliosis - also called
adult scoliosis - is more common in the lower back
and occurs most frequently in people over 65 years
of age. Read
more...
By: Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., MD
Understanding
cervical spondylotic myelopathy
August 31, 2001
A very common disorder causing dysfunction of the spinal
cord, cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) refers
to impaired function of the spinal cord caused by degenerative
changes of the discs and facet joints. Read
more...
By: Thomas M. Wascher, MD, FACS
All about
neuropathy and back pain
June 27, 2001
Chronic pain that results from damage to or
pathological changes of the peripheral or central nervous
system is called neuropathic pain. This article
describes the types of pain caused by neuropathy and
the anatomy behind it. Read
more...
By: Ralph F. Rashbaum, MD
Types of neck pain
April 17, 2001
Most episodes of neck pain will get better with
time and can be addressed with non-surgical treatments.
However, there are a few symptoms that are possible
indications of a serious medical condition. Read
more...
By: John Heller, MD
Stress related back
pain
April 5, 2001
A stress related back pain diagnosis means that
psychological factors either initiated or are maintaining
the back pain, or both. This article addresses the
causes, diagnosis, and treatments for stress related
back pain. Read more...
By: William W. Deardorff, PhD, ABPP
Bone spurs (osteophytes)
and back pain
October 10, 2000
While bone spurs are an indication that there
is degeneration of the spine, these bony growths are
not usually the actual cause of the pain. Read
more...
By: John H. Schneider, MD
Backpacks and back pain
in children
September 19, 2000
Parents of children who walk to from and around
school carrying heavily loaded backpacks can follow
a few guidelines to help prevent their children from
experiencing back pain. Read
more...
By: John J. Triano, DC, PhD
What is whiplash?
August 17, 2000
Whiplash is a term that describes injury to
the neck that occurs as a result of a motor vehicle
accident. This article provides insight on how whiplash
occurs and factors that affect injury. Read
more...
By: Donald Murphy, DC
The myths and reality
of back pain
July 7, 2000
Misconceptions about back pain exist for both
patients and doctors. This article addresses a number
of the more common misconceptions about back pain and
neck pain. Read more...
By: Andrew J. Cole, MD
Introduction to common
causes
October 1999
There are several common causes of back and
neck pain. Read more...
By: Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., MD
What is sacroiliac joint
dysfunction?
April 20, 2000 (updated
July 5, 2000)
Generally more common in young and middle age
women, sacroiliac joint dysfunction can feel similar
to the symptoms caused by a lumbar disc herniation. Read
more...
By Steven G. Yeomans, DC
Golf and low
back pain
September 1999
Swinging a golf club applies a lot of torque
(force) and torsion (twisting) to the low back and
can often result in injury or exacerbation of existing
lower back pain. Read
more…
By: Rick Staehler, MD and Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., MD
