Back Pain Conditions

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.