Facet Arthropathy (Facet Arthritis)
Chronic spinal pain in your back and neck are incredibly common. Causes range from sleeping awkwardly to serious injuries, but one of the most overlooked is facet arthropathy, also...
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
You have two sacroiliac (SI) joints located in your pelvis where the sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of the spine) connects with the iliac bones (the large,...
Lordosis
It’s normal for your spine to have a few small curves. Spinal curvature helps you stand upright and move with flexibility. However, when you have a severe curve in...
Sciatica
Sciatica is a general term that describes nerve pain that occurs when a nerve root in the lumbar spine becomes compressed. While nerve pain that runs down the leg...
Spinal Tumor
A spinal tumor is an abnormal tissue growth within or around the spinal cord or spinal column. The tumor can be either benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). The exact...
Cervical Dystonia
Cervical dystonia, also called spasmodic torticollis, is a neurological condition. Involuntary contractions of the neck muscles may cause you to twist, tilt or turn your neck into abnormal postures—which...
Herniated Discs
A herniated disc, sometimes called a slipped or ruptured disc, happens when one of the soft cushions between the bones in your spine pushes out of place. The disc...
Whiplash
Picture this: you’re suddenly thrown forward and backward in just a second, and your head snaps with force. This quick movement can happen during car crashes, sports accidents or...
Coccydynia
Coccydynia, also known as tailbone pain, is an uncomfortable condition that affects the small bone at the very bottom of your spine—the coccyx. It’s a relatively rare condition, but...