Archive: spinal cord

Dr. Choi identifies bruised spine symptoms that require medical evaluation. The occasional bruise on an arm or leg is usually not a reason for alarm. However, trauma that causes...

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Most back pain can be traced back to a problem with a disc in the spine. Disc issues fall into three common conditions: spinal stenosis, disc bulges, and disc...

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Our overview of spine anatomy, and its main components, can help you understand some of the spine problems resulting from injury or aging.

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