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Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostics ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes What is Piriformis Syndrome? Pain in the lower portion of the back that moves into the buttock and then radiates down the back of the thigh and into the leg is known as Sciatica and it is sometimes caused by Piriformis Syndrome. This is one ...

Definition and CausesTreatment and CareSymptoms and Diagnostics ProceduresDefinition and Causes Atlantoaxial Instability Definition Atlantoaxial Instability is a condition that is characterized by an excess of movement between the vertebrae in the neck known as the atlas and the axis. Speaking of Atlantoaxial instability definition, this condition is considered as a result of an abnormality in ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and Diagnostics ProceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes Compression fractures of the spine are breaks that occur in the vertebrae under the force of pressure. Your vertebrae are the bones that make up your spine. The spinal fracture is often defined based on its location along the spine. These breaks most commonly happen ...

Definition and CausesSymptoms and diagnostics proceduresTreatment and CareDefinition and Causes Sciatica During Pregnancy: Definition and Causes Pregnancy can be a wonderful time in a person’s life especially if it is your first time, and there are sensations that you get to feel for the first time, such as the first movement or kick of a ...

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, ...

Spinal Tumor: Definition, Causes, Risk Factors and ComplicationsSpinal Tumor: Symptoms and Diagnostics ProceduresSpinal Tumor: Treatment and CareSpinal Tumor: Definition, Causes, Risk Factors and Complications Spinal Tumors A spinal tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue within or surrounding the spinal cord and/or bones of the spine resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells, seemingly unchecked ...

Spinal Infections: Definition, Causes, Risk factors and ComplicationsSpinal Infections: Symptoms and Diagnostics ProceduresSpinal Infections: Treatment and CareSpinal Infections: Definition, Causes, Risk factors and Complications Spinal Infection Definition Spinal infections can occur in the spinal canal, in the soft tissues that surround it, in the disc spaces between the vertebrae or in the vertebral column. The ...

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 Diagnostic ProceduresTreatment and PreventionDefinition and Causes The membranes that surround your spinal cord and brain are called meninges. When these membranes become inflamed, the condition is called meningitis. There are several factors that cause meningitis and all may not present the same in one individual as it does in another. The ...

Spinal Stenosis: Definition, Causes, Risk Factors and ComplicationsSpinal Stenosis: Symptoms and Diagnostics ProceduresSpinal Stenosiss: Treatment and CareSpinal Stenosis: Definition, Causes, Risk Factors and Complications   Spinal Stenosis: Definition What Is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis is a condition that occurs when the spaces in your backbone (spine) become narrow. When this happens, your spinal cord and ...