Lower Back Pain Fact Sheet What structures make up the back? What causes lower back pain? What are the risk factors for developing low back pain? How is low back pain diagnosed? How is back pain treated? Can back pain be prevented? Recommendations for keeping one’s back healthy What research is being done? Where […]
Learn MoreSpondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which spine vertebrae slip out of place and usually occurs in the lower back. Spondylolisthesis can result from injury, a stress fracture, degenerative arthritis, or even a genetic weakness of the vertebrae. While a common cause in adults is degenerative arthritis, Spondylolisthesis is often found in young people who participate […]
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If you’re reading this, you probably have a flattened lordotic curve. Okay, no need to panic—yet. There is a natural curve at the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine that changes depending upon our posture and activities. When an activity is repeated often, however, this curve can become flattened and lead to pain and […]
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In addition to providing form and support, the spinal column protects nerves that send signals between the body and brain. This bundle of nerves, or spinal cord, is vulnerable to injuries that can be complete, or incomplete. A blow to the spine may cause an injury such as a fracture or a dislocation of vertebrae, […]
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Brain and Spine Tumor Anatomy and Functions The brain controls many important body functions, such as emotions, vision, thought, speech, and movement. The spinal cord connects the brain to nerves in most parts of the body. This allows the brain to send messages throughout the body. The network of the brain and spinal cord is called […]
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