Spine A to Z

A type of inflammatory arthritis that, over time, can cause some of the small bones in your spine (vertebrae) to fuse.

The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of the spine.

The medical term for the neck region, consisting of seven vertebrae ($C1$ to $C7$).

Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD): Not actually a disease, but a condition where the spinal discs wear down due to age or injury.

A common treatment involving the injection of anti-inflammatory medicine into the space around spinal nerves.

The connections between the vertebrae that allow your spine to bend and twist.

The openings through which spinal nerve roots exit the spinal column.

Often called a "slipped disc," this occurs when the soft inner core of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior..

The body’s natural response to injury, often causing the pain associated with acute back issues.

When the structures supporting the spine (ligaments and muscles) are too weak to keep the vertebrae in proper alignment during movement.

An exaggerated, forward rounding of the back (hunchback).

The lower back area, which carries most of your body weight ($L1$ to $L5$).

A nervous system disorder that occurs when the spinal cord is compressed.

Nerve damage that can cause tingling, numbness, or "pins and needles" in the extremities.

Commonly known as a "bone spur," these are bony projections that develop along bone edges, often due to arthritis.

Pain that radiates from the spine down into the legs or arms, often caused by a pinched nerve.

Pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve, from the lower back through the hips and down each leg.

A condition where one vertebra slips forward over the one below it.

The narrowing of the spaces within your spine, which can put pressure on the nerves.

Specifically prescribed movements designed to correct impairments and improve musculoskeletal function.

The 33 individual bones that interlock with each other to form the spinal column.

A neck injury due to forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck.

Imaging tools used to diagnose fractures (X-ray) or soft tissue issues like discs and nerves (MRI).

Another name for the Facet Joint (Zygapophysial joint).