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July 17, 2019

Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolysis is a defect in the lower spine (from an injury for example) which can cause instability, pinched nerve, or simply pain at the site.Spondylolisthesis is […]

July 9, 2019

Myelopathy and Neurologic Deficits

When the spinal cord is compressed it can cause damage to the cord (myelopathy) and neurologic deficits or problems with the function of the arms and […]

July 8, 2019

Spinal Cord Compression

Spinal cord carries the electrical signals between the brain and various other parts of the body from the neck down. Pressure on the spinal cord disrupts […]

July 7, 2019

Pinched Spinal Nerves (Radiculopathy)

Pressure on a spinal nerve that may be caused by a protruding disk fragment or other condition resulting in pressure on the nerve such as spondylolisthesis […]

July 6, 2019

Sciatica

Inflamed and painful sciatic nerve caused by a spinal problem or a problem outside the spine such as piriformis syndrome.Learn more

July 5, 2019

Disk Herniation

Protruding disk fragment causing pressure on the psinal cord or spinal nerves. Learn more

July 4, 2019

Spinal Stenosis

Narrowing of the spinal canal causing pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerves.Learn more