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Can A Weak Core Cause Back Pain?
The core muscles include the muscles of the abdomen, lower back, and pelvis. These muscles work together to support and stabilize the spine during movement. When the core muscles are weak, the spine may not be properly supported and may be more susceptible to injury or strain. This can [...]
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
Cervical degenerative disc disease is a common cause of neck pain and radiating arm pain. It develops when one or more of the cushioning discs in the cervical spine starts to break down due to wear and tear. This is a relatively common condition for aging adults. The spine [...]
Pituitary Tumor Symptoms
Your pituitary gland is found just under your brain. This pea-sized gland makes hormones that affect many of your body’s functions. A pituitary tumor can cause it to release too little or too much of these hormones, which can cause serious problems. We aren’t sure how pituitary tumors form. [...]
Compression Fractures Of The Spine
Compression fractures, tiny cracks in the bones of your spine or vertebra, occur when the blocks of the spinal cord collapse. They typically form in your mid or lower back and can affect one or more vertebrae, causing pain and limited mobility. The cracks can happen so gradually that [...]
Is Your Desk Job Contributing To Your Back Pain?
Keeping the body active is essential for good health, but this often gets neglected due to desk jobs that require you to sit in one place for extended periods, particularly when working on a computer. In fact, working at a computer often involves very few changes in body position. [...]
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis occurs when one or more bony openings within the spine begin to narrow and reduce space for the nerves. This can occur within the spinal canal and/or in the intervertebral foramina where spinal nerves exit the spinal canal. Depending on the location and how much narrowing occurs [...]
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