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Degenerative Disc Disease
Aging can lead to the development of a variety of medical conditions, and degenerative disc disease is one of them. Technically, it is not a disease. It is an age-related condition that develops due...
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Osteoporosis
Anyone can develop the disease called osteoporosis. The National Osteoporosis Foundation statistics indicate it is a common disease that afflicts nearly 10 million people in the United States. Another...
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Discogenic Back Pain
Discogenic back pain is a condition in which the discs in the spine deteriorate, producing pain. Pain can occur in any area of the spine. The pain can be persistent or sporadic and is usually...
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Spinal Osteoarthritis
What is Osteoarthritis of the Spine? As people age, the cartilage in the spine wears down and deteriorates. Cartilage is the smooth, stretchy tissue that protects and lubricates the joints in the spine...
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Muscle Strains
Most people experience at least one muscle strain in their lifetime. Fortunately, most muscle strains are not serious and can be self-treated at home. What is Muscle Strain? A muscle is a soft tissue...
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Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a curve in the spine that is abnormal. It occurs most often during a child’s growth spurt right before puberty, though it can occur in people who are younger or older. The American...
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Scheuermann’s Disease (Kyphosis)
Kyphosis is a forward rounding of the back and is a spinal disease that can occur at any age. Scheuermann’s disease specifically refers to kyphosis that develops in children and adolescents and...
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Myelopathy
Myelopathy is the name of a disorder resulting from compression of the spinal cord. It usually develops slowly as a result of aging and associated physical changes, but it can also be acute when the...
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Cervical Spondylosis
What is Cervical Spondylosis? Cervical spondylosis is the name for a general medical condition in which the spinal discs in the neck (cervical spine) experience wear and tear for some reason. The...
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Musculoskeletal Pain
Musculoskeletal pain is a common complaint that has multiple underlying causes. That explains why a musculoskeletal doctor may have difficulty making a diagnosis. In many cases, pain is related to a...
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