What is a slipped disk? Between each bone of your spine, there sit rubber-like cushions called disks. A slipped disc or a herniated disk occurs when part of the centre of the disc (nucleus) moves out through a tear in the outer exterior of the disc (annulus). A ruptured or slipped disk can occur at…
Central spinal canal stenosis is a disordered condition the reason behind which is the narrowing of the central canal of the vertebral column. This disorder takes place because of the degeneration of intervertebral discs and joints of the vertebral column. In this disorder, osteophytes or bone spurs grow in the central vertebral canal. The facet…
Millions of people are affected by lower back pain worldwide. Usually, back pain can be treated easily and does not have a serious underlying cause. But in rare cases, severe back pain can be due to a condition known as the “cauda equine syndrome” or CES. This is not well known and is often misdiagnosed.…
What is Degenerative Spine? Degenerative changes in the spine are the ones that occur as we catch age, and these cause loss of normal structure or function of the spine. The spine consists of bones called vertebrae. These are supported in between by the spinal discs, which are soft gel-like sacs acting as shock absorbers…
It is a difficult process identifying an accurate clinical diagnosis of the underlying cause of back pain. It can be crucial in making decisions regarding treatment options. No matter what disc problem a person may be facing. Be it a slipped disc, bulging disc, or a degenerated disc. It is important for the patient to…
Back pain is a very common problem. Unlike other injuries, the basis of back pain could be anything. One minute you watching TV on your couch and then try to get up but you can not because there is a sharp pain in your back. The cause for this pain can be a slipped disc.…
In everyday life, the terms of bulging, herniated and prolapsed discs tend to be used interchangeably. However, it must be noted, that all of these three terms refer to three separate conditions, that lead to changes in the spinal discs. Although there may be some overlapping effects, causes, or symptoms between the three of them,…
Once in the Starting Position (shown above), patients are encouraged to perform a series of exercises. These have been carefully developed from long experience to mobilise the facet joints of the spine and to reduce as required, back, neck, and hip pain. When you first lie on the Backrack, you may have a stiff spine…
What is a spinal bulging disc? A spinal bulging disc is quite a common injury. They can be referred to in different ways, but basically, they are spinal discs which have changed shape due to pressure on a disc. It might also be caused by the aging process. Bulging discs are sometimes also known as…
What is a herniated disc? If you have been diagnosed with a herniated disc, you might be wondering what this means. You may also believe, erroneously, that you will need an operation. Let’s start by explaining what a herniated disc is exactly. A herniated or slipped disc A herniated disc is often called a slipped…