Archive for the ‘Spine Condition’ Category
Why Are My Fingers Numb?
August 27th, 2021 by Lauren
There are many reasons your fingers can be numb but today we’ll focus on just one. A problem in your spine. When you’re trying to figure out why your fingers are numb your spine probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind but it may just be the problem. Why Are My Fingers Numb? […]
[Video] Synovial Cyst Overview by Dr. Keshmiri
July 2nd, 2021 by Lauren
Read the video transcript below. Synovial Cyst with Dr. Armin Afsar-Keshmiri A synovial cyst refers to a fluid filled sac in the spine that is typically eminating from the facet joints. The facet joints are these small joints in the lumbar spine. They’re very similar to joints such as the hip and knee in that […]
Arthritis in the Spine: Symptoms and Treatment
April 19th, 2021 by Lauren
We often think of arthritis as affecting fingers and knees. But arthritis can affect most joints in the body, including the joints of the spine. In this article we’ll look at the symptoms and treatment options for spinal arthritis. There are several forms of spinal arthritis, the most common being osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis develops over time. […]
Can you Develop Scoliosis as an Adult?
April 2nd, 2021 by Lauren
When people think of scoliosis they mostly think of children. But can you develop scoliosis as an adult? What is Scoliosis? Humans’ spines have natural curves in then. These curves are from the front of the body toward the back, and vice versa. There are no curves from side to side. So, when you look […]
What is a Slipped Disc?
March 8th, 2021 by Lauren
Your doctor diagnosed you with a slipped disc. What does that mean? Will you need surgery? Learn more about this condition with this quick breakdown. Disc Anatomy Your spine is made up of a column of bones, from your the base of your skull to your tailbone. In between each bone in this “column” is […]
Living with Scoliosis
December 18th, 2020 by Lauren
A scoliosis diagnosis can be scary. But living with scoliosis doesn’t have to be. What is Scoliosis? Human spines curve naturally toward the front and back of the body. However, is should not curve toward the left or right side of the body. If you look at a person’s back and had x-ray vision you […]
Spinal Fractures – What are they and what causes them?
August 20th, 2020 by Lauren
What does it mean to “break your back”? Here are three main types of spinal fractures and their typical causes. Understanding Fractures of the Spine – An Anatomy Review Before we talk about the different types of spinal fractures we should do a quick review of the anatomy of a spine. The spine is composed […]