Sciatica
What is sciatica? Sciatica is a term used to describe the presence of symptoms affecting the low back and legs. Symptoms are caused by an irritation or compression of one...
Spinal Tumor
What is a spinal tumor? A spinal tumor is an abnormal growth within the spine. These growths may be cancerous or noncancerous, but either way, spinal tumors pose serious health...
Cervical Dystonia
What is cervical dystonia? Cervical dystonia, also called spasmodic torticollis, is an uncommon neurological condition involving involuntary contractions of the neck muscles and causing abnormal postures and movements of...
Herniated Discs
Each vertebra in the spine is separated by a disc. These discs are composed of a tough fibrous outer ring (annulus fibrosus) and a gel-like center (nucleus pulposus). Functioning much...
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
What is whiplash? Often associated with car accidents or other high-velocity incidents, whiplash is a condition that affects the spine. During a traumatic event, forces can injure the physical structures...
Coccydynia
What is coccydynia? Coccydynia is a relatively rare condition involving pain in the coccyx, or tailbone. Symptoms of coccydynia include: What causes coccydynia? Although it’s not always possible to pinpoint...
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...
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
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 rub together abnormally, causing damage...