by hpadmin | Aug 7, 2017 | Site Blogs
The sacroiliac (SI) joints are comprised of the sacrum joint and the iliac bones of the spine. The joint’s important job is to transmit the weight of the upper body to the lower body during movements like standing, walking, and running. When the joints become...
by hpadmin | Aug 7, 2017 | Site Blogs
The vertebrae of the spine perfectly align to form the vertebral column and spinal canal. When the vertebrae change shape, as they commonly due with aging, the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord in a condition known as spinal stenosis. This condition...
by hpadmin | Jul 10, 2017 | Site Blogs
The intervertebral discs are soft, rubbery pads that sit between adjacent vertebrae. They evenly distribute stress placed on the spine and help it flex. When one of the discs slips or herniates, it protrudes into the spinal canal and compresses the spinal nerve, which...
by hpadmin | Jul 10, 2017 | Site Blogs
An anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), or just cervical fusion, procedure is performed when non-surgical treatment options fail to relieve the symptoms of a herniated disc, severe arthritis with accompanying bone spurs, and/or spinal stenosis. The...
by hpadmin | Jun 13, 2017 | Site Blogs
Whiplash injuries commonly occur following motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) and other types of high-impact collisions. When the head is forcefully jolted, the soft tissues of the neck and spine are strained, and any, all, or any combination of the following symptoms...
by hpadmin | Jun 13, 2017 | Site Blogs
Mid-back pain can be aggravating, annoying, and (in some cases) debilitating. Because the mid-back, medically termed the thoracic spine, plays an important role in posture and support, any type of pain in the area should be taken seriously. Patients should be aware...
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