Back Pain Conditions

Spondylolisthesis

The spinal column is much like a pillar that needs to be strong to support the head as well as the trunk of the body.  It houses nerves that travel or send signals from our brain to the rest of our body for both movement and sensory. When one of the vertebra is displaced from its normal position or slips over the vertebra below, the condition is known as spondylolisthesis.

Sciatica Leg Pain

It is important to note that sciatica is not the condition that needs to be treated.  In order to alleviate these symptoms, the physician will need to diagnose the cause of the compression or irritation to the nerve root.  Treatment is dependent on the cause. 

Pinched Nerve

When a pinched nerve in the back occurs; pain can usually be felt down the leg as it travels the length of the nerve.  Back spasms may also be felt due to a pinched nerve in the back.  It can also be associated with compression, constriction or stretching. 

Spinal Stenosis

In the medical condition of spinal stenosis the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and the nerves. The natural healing process of degeneration caused by our aging process will usually cause this back condition. Spinal disc herniation and osteoporosis are a few terms that are thrown around when talking about Spinal stenosis

Herniated Disc

When considering a herniated disc we must be aware that there are multiple segments of the spine that may be affected.

Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative disc disease of the spine is one of the more common lumbar spine disorders. Spinal stenosis, which is a narrowing of the spinal canal that houses the spinal cord and nerve roots, can be developed through degenerative disc disease.

Bone Spurs

When picturing a bone spur one might envision a spur like object such that a cowboy wears on his boots. This could not be any further from the truth.

Arthritis in the Spine

Arthritis in the spine is usually developed over an extended period of time. In the early stages of the disease a person affected by arthritis in the spine will often only feel the aches and pains after a physical work out or exercise.