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...
Chronic Low Back Pain
Why does chronic low back pain happen? Chronic low back pain is pain in the lower back that has been present for three months or longer. There could be many different...
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...
Acute Low Back Pain
What is acute low back pain? Acute low back pain is pain in the lower back that has been present for six weeks or less. Low back pain is...
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis is a condition where one of the bones in your spine slides forward over the bone below it. This can push on nearby nerves and cause pain in...
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
What makes up the hip? The hip is a ball-and-socket joint. Learn more about hip anatomy What is femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)? Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) happens when the ball and socket...