Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) - Overview This chronic disorder causes sudden bursts of intense, shooting pain in the face. These attacks are linked to a problem with the trigeminal nerve. This nerve begins as a thick root at the base of the brain.Then, it splits into three branches that extend [...]

Spondylosis - Overview This is a form of spine degeneration that happens to most people as they get older. It can affect any level of your spine from your neck to your lower back. And it can lead to pain and other issues. Let's take a moment to learn [...]

Spinal Stenosis - Overview Your spinal nerves travel through your spinal canal and exit through openings we call "foramen." If any of these spaces are too narrow, your nerves become compressed. We say you have "spinal stenosis." It's a problem that most often happens in the neck and lower [...]

Osteoarthritis of the Spine - Overview Your sacroiliac joints (we call them the "SI" joints) are the places where your hips meet your spine.These joints don't have a lot of flexibility, but they do move slightly as you move your body. And if SI joints become damaged or diseased, [...]

Osteoarthritis of the Spine - Overview If you have back or neck pain that doesn't go away, you may have osteoarthritis of the spine.Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. For many of us, it develops slowly as we age. And it can keep you from being as [...]

Occipital Neuralgia (Arnold's Neuralgia) - Overview This condition is a distinct type of headache caused by irritation or injury of the occipital nerves. These nerves travel from the base of the skull through the scalp. This condition can result in severe pain and muscle spasms. Causes Occipital neuralgia can [...]

Herniated Disc - Overview Between the vertebrae of your spine are soft discs.They let your spine twist and bend. They absorb shocks. But if damaged, the disc's soft center can push through the disc wall. That's a herniated disc. This bulge presses against nerves in your spine. Causes A [...]

Facet Joint Syndrome - Overview This is a problem with the facet joints of the spine. These are the joints where one vertebra connects to another. They support your spine, while allowing it to bend and twist. With this syndrome, these joints become stiff and painful. Anatomy Let's take [...]

Discogenic Pain - Overview This pain comes from one of your spinal discs. Those are the soft cushions that allow the bones of your spine to flex and twist. Discogenic pain is a common reason for chronic lower back pain. Causes What causes discogenic pain? We think it's linked [...]

Degenerative Disc Disease - Overview This condition is a weakening of one or more vertebral discs, which normally act as a cushion between the vertebrae. This condition can develop as a natural part of the aging process, but it may also result from injury to the back. Disc Wall [...]

Compression Fractures of the Spine - Overview This is a collapse of vertebral bone. It can affect one or more vertebrae. Compression fractures typically develop in your mid or lower back. This can change the shape of your spine. Causes Most compression fractures develop because of osteoporosis. This is [...]

Cervical Facet Joint Syndrome -OverviewThis is a problem with the facet joints of the cervical spine. They are the joints found where one vertebra connects to another. Facet joints support your spine, while allowing it to bend and twist. With this syndrome, these joints become stiff and painful in [...]