Last updated: 7th October, 2017 Disc Bulge is quite a common finding in people. It is a medical condition in which the disc protrudes outward and compresses the nerve roots. Bulging disc symptoms vary depending on the severity and location of the condition. Causes of Disc Bulge: General “wear and tear” Injury or trauma Bad posture […]
Last updated: 7th October, 2017 Bone spurs are calcified growths that occur along the spine and in the neck, shoulders, hips, knees, and feet. Ageing, disc degeneration and sports injuries contribute to the growth of bone spurs. When bone spurs press on neighboring nerves, tendons and ligaments, it may cause: Lower back pain Neck pain […]
Last updated: 7th October, 2017 Scoliosis is a condition that curves and sometimes twist the spine into abnormal shapes (resembles the letter S or perhaps a C shape). It can be mild to severe and may or may not progress. Adolescent girls and those with a family history of scoliosis have the highest risk for […]
Last updated: 7th October, 2017 Spinal stenosis is a condition that causes narrowing of the spinal canal and compression of the spinal cord and nerves. Spinal stenosis is usually the result of the aging process; however, a bulging or ruptured disc may also be the cause. Spinal stenosis occurs in the cervical and lumbar areas of the spine. Stenosis is […]