25
Jun
What Can Cause Burning Back Pain?
With the holiday season upon us, it is easy to feel the effects of traveling, decorating and gift wrapping in areas of your back. You may experience aches or the urge to pop or stretch your back to alleviate this discomfort as quickly as possible. However, a burning sensation...
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25
Jun
Everything You Should Know About Cryoanalgesia
If you are seeking temporary pain relief for your nerve pain, cryoanalgesia could be the answer. Learn more about this procedure and what to expect from it. What Is Cryoanalgesia? Cryoanalgesia — also known as cryoneurolysis — is a temporary nerve blockage that reduces pain a...
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25
Jun
What Is Myelopathy?
Myelopathy is a condition that affects an individual’s spine and can cause unpleasant symptoms that diminish their overall quality of life. If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with myelopathy, you may be looking for answers. Here you will learn more about myel...
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25
Jun
What to Expect When Recovering From Spinal Stenosis Surgery
Your spinal bones, which run from the skull to the tailbone, play a vital role in protecting the spinal cord. They provide structure and support for the body, enabling you to move and bend comfortably. When the spaces between the spinal bones begin to contract, the spinal cor...
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25
Jun
Back Spasms: What They Mean and How to Handle Them
Whether it's your first time encountering a back spasm or you’ve had multiple occurrences, you know they can be incredibly inconvenient, painful and frightening. But fret not — we have plenty of tips for keeping your back spasms at bay. Learn about symptoms...
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25
Jun
Dysmenorrhea: What It Is and How to Treat It
A woman’s body experiences various changes every month as it goes through each stage of the menstrual cycle. If you feel back pain during your period, you could be dealing with dysmenorrhea. What Is Dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is a medical term used to describe pain associate...
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25
Jun
Cerebrovascular Diseases
Cerebrovascular diseases are various conditions that affect the blood vessels that run to and from the brain. These diseases occur when an innate or newly formed blockage prevents oxygen from reaching brain cells. Cerebrovascular diseases can cause brain damage, so emergency ...
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25
Jun
Metastatic Cancer of the Spine
Metastatic spinal cancer occurs when cancer from another part of the body spreads to the spine. The formation of a tumor in the spine can cause back pain and inhibit the nervous system’s function. Treatments for metastatic spinal vary with the size, location and type of tumor...
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25
Jun
What Are Cerebrovascular Diseases?
The term “cerebrovascular” can be broken down into two parts — “cerebro,” referring to the brain, and “vascular,” referring to blood vessels such as veins and arteries. The word describes the blood flow in the brain. In a healthy environment, blood will pump from the heart to...
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25
Jun
What Is a Metastatic Spine Tumor?
A metastatic spine tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue that appears in the spine or the spinal cord. These can occur when cancer from another part of the body metastasizes or spreads to the spinal cord. For this reason, metastatic spine tumors are also known as secondary sp...
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