The spine is designed to have enough space for the nerves in the spinal canal. But as aging occurs discs, vertebrae, and ligaments degenerate or require more space. This results in narrowing or stenosis, meaning that the nerves will be squeezed or pinched and pain or loss of sensation will occur. This is the definition […]

Facet joint syndrome (a.k.a. osteoarthritis) is a pain at the joint between two vertebrae in the spine. When cartilage is present in these joints, they can move smoothly against each other without grinding. Each joint is also lubricated with synovial fluid for additional protection from wear and tear. Without these joints, our backs would lack

The sacroiliac joint (called the SI joint) is the connection point between the spine and the pelvis. These joints are located on each side of the spine and attached to the sacrum. Sacroiliac joint syndrome occurs when the sacroiliac ligaments are damaged or torn due to age, strain, an accident, or hypermobility in the ligamentous

Consider if you will that you are a patient with back pain. You have had pain for a while and have several questions like how long is this going to last and how do I get better? This type of pain does not radiate into your arms or legs. This is called axial back and

If you suffer from back pain, chances are you want to explore treatment options. Whereas some back pain may be fixed with physical therapy or medication, some issues must be treated surgically. Surgery can be costly, so researching your options will be imperative.   While traditional surgery may be a viable option for some patients, minimally invasive surgery