ith cartilage that lines the joint allowing bones to glide smoothly over each other and a capsule surrounding the joint, a facet joint is pretty much the same as any other joint in your body.
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The Surgical Treatment of Facet Disease
Posted on February 4, 2008 by Markus SturgeonMost Commonly Encountered Facet Disease Symptoms
Posted on February 4, 2008 by Markus SturgeonFacet joints are what allow your spine to be able to bend and flex in a controlled manner. Located on each side of your vertebrae...
Conservative Treatment of Facet Disease
Posted on February 4, 2008 by Markus SturgeonFacet disease, which can also be referred to as facet arthritis, is rarely the only cause of a patient's lower back pain. People suffering from facet disease will most often have other conditions...
Information on What a Herniated Disc is.
Posted on January 5, 2008 by Robert LangardBefore we can explain a herniated disc, it is best that we look at the make-up of the disc itself. Found between the vertebrae in our spinal column, these soft rubbery pads act as shock absorbers and help us to flex and bend our backs.
The Common Symptoms or a Herniated Disc
Posted on January 5, 2008 by Robert LangardYour nerves will become pinched as pressure from a herniated disc or ruptured disc as it pushes out and into nerves or the spinal cord. A fall or traumatic accident may be the cause of a herniated disc...
Surgical Treatments for Herniated Discs
Posted on December 28, 2007 by Robert LangardWhen first examining methods for surgical intervention let's have a look at traditional open back surgery to correct herniated disc problems...
Conservative Treatment Methods for Herniated Discs
Posted on December 28, 2007 by Robert LangardWhen looking for relief of your symptoms associated with a herniated disc, before surgery is even remotely considered many avenues of conservative treatments are first to be explored. Through the use of conservative treatment methods...
Lower Back Pain Treatments
Posted on December 28, 2007 by Crizza ReyesWith the current information available about the harmful side effects of traditional lower back pain remedies, those who are regularly affected by back pain may wonder what options are left to them.
The Different Types of Herniated Discs
Posted on December 18, 2007 by Robert LangardWhen looking at the extent of a herniated disc on an MRI () examination there are many words used to describe it. When the soft cushion between the spinal bones ruptures...
A look at Spinal Stenosis, What is it?
Posted on December 12, 2007 by Robert LangardOriginating from Greek, the term stenosis means a choking. Lumbar spinal stenosis occurs when spinal nerve roots in the lower back are compressed or choked producing painful symptoms. Along with the pain come symptoms of weakness or numbness
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Back Pain Can Mean A Change In Your Lifestyle
Posted on October 16, 2009 by Diana ValentineBack pain can be limiting depending upon the cause. Learning to adjust your habits to keep your back healthy is important and allows you to heal quicker. Usually back pain provides a lot of discomfort that affect our lifestyle.
The Process of Painful Scar Tissue Removal
Posted on November 1, 2007 by Robert LangardScar tissue forming near the nerve root is called epidural fibrosis. This epidural fibrosis is a common occurrence after back surgery has been preformed...
Laser Surgery-Is it Right for You
Posted on October 4, 2008 by Brenda MillerIn the last ten years laser surgery has made major breakthroughs in the medical field. Patients are now given the choice of exploring alternative methods to their treatment that often will not require general anesthesia or lengthy hospital stays. As medical technology advances these procedures con
Are These Facts Regarding Back Pain True Or False?
Posted on April 1, 2006 by JohnJamesForemost, back pain can be altogether avoided if you engage in work outs on a regular basis because it builds your stamina and grooms your body to efficaciously deal with any wound you may have.
Sacroiliac Bones and Back Pain
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Forest SchellenbergThe coccyx is the area of our back that can break easily from backward falls, motorized accidents, etc, since it does not offer us balance. Connected to the coccyx or the smaller bone at the spine base is a fuse of bones that climb up the spine. The bones connect with the sacrum joints at the lower back. The sacrum connects to the hipbone and forms into the pelvis joining the lower region and iliac bones. The iliac bones are larger structures that connect to joints called sacroiliac. The sacroil...
Bulging lumbar disc
Posted on October 25, 2007 by Robert LangardBeing fairly common in both young adults and older people, bulging disc can affect just about anyone. Most times they are not a cause for panic and are often discovered by accident while having another medical problem examined.
Gynecological Conditions and Back Pain
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Forest SchellenbergWomen may sometimes achieve gynecological conditions, which start PMS (Premenstrual syndrome), endometriosis, inflammatory pelvis disease and so on. The condition causes back pain from inflammatory and swelling symptoms. Endometriosis occurs when endometrium is present. The mucous membrane, i.e. endometrium has a lining that is only present in the womb. The lining functions with the ovaries and other areas of the body. When inflamed, it causes back pain.
Types of spinal Stenosis
Posted on December 10, 2007 by Robert LangardForaminal stenosis. Nerve roots leave through a side hole in the spinal canal which is called the lateral foramen. If a bone spur has developed in this area it can put pressure on the nerve root that is exiting the lateral foramen.
Back Pain Lower Left Side Again? - Are You Sure You Know What it Is?
Posted on October 13, 2009 by Rob LeeSo the back starts playing up...You visit the doctor yet again....."What's the problem?"....You raise your eyebrows and reply "back pain lower left side- Again!"You are not alone thousands have the same predicament and thousands receive no real specific answers from doctors- why? Because the fact the back pain is limited to the lower left side makes it difficult to isolate the cause. So let's look at some common causes of back pain on the lower left side.
Bulging disc symptoms
Posted on October 25, 2007 by Robert LangardThere are two main types of low back pain, mechanical type pain and compressive type pain. The result of inflammation caused by irritation or injury to the disc, the facet joints, the ligaments or the muscles of the back is mechanical type back pain.
