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Definition and CausesSymptoms and diagnostics proceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes Lumbar Spondylosis is a degenerative condition of the lower or lumbar area of the spine. It is a descriptive term that means degeneration of the spine is present, regardless of where in the spine it is located or what is causing the condition. For instance, ...

Definition and CausesTreatment and CareSymptoms and diagnostics procceduresDefinition and Causes Thoracic Spondylosis - Definition The term Spondylosis is used by doctors to describe a general deterioration of the spine. Thoracic Spondylosis is a deterioration of the middle part of the spinal column. This condition does not happen as often as Cervical Spondylosis, which occurs in ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and diagnostics proceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes What is Cervical Spondylosis? Cervical Spondylosis is a broad term for the wear and tear changes that affect the vertebral or spinal discs in the neck due to aging. Over time, these discs begin to shrink and become dry, and signs of osteoarthritis, such as ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostics ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes What is Lumbago? Lumbago or (Low back pain) is a common term used to describe stiffness and pain in the lumbar or lower portion of the back. Sometimes people refer to this area as the “small” of the back. Sometimes when Lumbago occurs, pain that ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostics ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes Radiculopathy in the Lumbar Region Lumbar Radiculopathy is a condition that occurs when one of the nerves in the lumbar region of the spine, which is located in your lower back, has been pinched. Lumbar Radiculopathy (regularly known as Sciatica) alludes to manifestations of pain, ...

Definition, Causes, ComplicationsSymptoms and diagnosticsTreatment and CareDefinition, Causes, Complications The general definition of back pain is pain felt in any part of the back. Back pain can be an annoyance, or it can be excruciating and debilitating. It often results from, among other things, muscle problems and the degeneration of discs between the vertebrae. For ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostics ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes What is degenerative disc disease? Degenerative disc disease or degenerative disc disorder, sometimes called DDD, occurs when one or more of the discs that lie between the vertebrae of the spine begin to dehydrate, shrink or compress. The condition mostly occurs in the cervical spine ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostics ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes A herniated disc occurs when the nucleus pulposus, which is the gel-like inner substance of an intervertebral disc, breaks through the annulus fibrosus, which is the tough, outer rim of the tire-like structure. Pain is the most common symptom. However, nerve compression and inflammation can ...

Paresthesia Definition, Types, Causes, Diagnostic Procedures, and Treatment What is paresthesia? Paresthesia and the loss of sensation in a certain area of the body are two of the most frequently noted disturbances in sensation. The paresthesia definition refers to a burning or prickling sensation that is usually felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, and ...

Lower Right Back Pain: Definition, Causes, and Treatment What is low back pain? Low back pain is discomfort in the lumbar or lower portion of the back. It can be related to problems with the lumbar spine, the intervertebral discs that are located between the vertebrae, the spinal cord or nerves, the muscles or ligaments ...