Other Spinal Disorders Articles

A Closer Look at Lordosis

Swayback is often caused by lordosis; an abnormal inward curve of the lumbar spine.

Arachnoiditis is a debilitating chronic pain condition characterized by severe stinging, burning pain, and neurologic problems. It is caused by an inflammation of the arachnoid lining, one of the 3 membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Cervical Sports Injuries: The Stinger

A stinger, sometimes called a burner, is an injury that occurs when the head or neck is hit to one side causing the shoulder to be pulled in the opposite direction.

Chiari Malformation: A Basic Overview

A Chiari malformation is a condition that causes part of the brain to settle into the spinal canal. It shouldn't be there, and it can cause symptoms such as headaches. Article covers treatments, including surgery.

Children with Spina Bifida Live with Daily Challenges

Spina bifida occurs during the third and fourth weeks of pregnancy when a portion of the fetal spinal cord fails to properly close.

Coccydynia: Tailbone Pain

Tailbone pain and lower back pain can mimic coccydynia in sicatica, spinal infection, and bone fracture.

Discitis: Disc Space Infection

Discitis, or disc space infection, is an inflammatory lesion of the intervertebral disc that occurs in adults but more commonly in children.

Facet Joint Syndrome

Facet joint syndrome is a common cause of pain related to the spine. The facet joints can become inflamed secondary to injury or arthritis and cause pain and stiffness.

FAQs about Flatback Syndrome

A loss of normal lumbar (low back) lordosis (spinal curvature) or actual kyphosis in the lumbar spine may product symptoms termed flatback syndrome.

Infections of the Spine

Infections of the spinal column is a very broad topic and includes those diseases that arise spontaneously and those that are secondary to some inciting event. True infections are uncommon.

Intervertebral Disc Infection: Discitis and How it Affects Children

Discitis, an infection of the intervertebral disc, is more common in children than in adults. Article explains causes, symptoms, and treatment options for the childhood form of discitis.

Lumbar Back Sprains and Strains

Most people will experience back pain during their lifetime. Some patients fear the worst, especially when pain is severe. Although back pain can be caused by fracture, disc disorder, or tumor, the most common cause is sprain or strain.

Lumbar Back Sprains: Diagnostic Steps

A lumbar sprain or strain causes local tissues to swell causing pain, tenderness and stiffness. The pain and other symtpoms may mimic other disorders affecting the back.

Osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis is an infection in one or more of the vertebral bodies in the spine. It is very painful and may be treated with antibiotics and rest.

Osteomyelitis: Vertebral Infection

Vertebral osteomyelitis is an infection in the vertebral body and is caused by either bacteria or a fungus. Read about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of osteomyelitis.