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 […]
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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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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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Treatment for your brain or spine tumor will depend on your tumor type and location, and your general health. Surgery If possible, you will have surgery to treat brain or spine tumors and help relieve symptoms. Surgery removes as much of the tumor as possible while not damaging healthy tissue. It is most successful when […]
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