Brain and spine tumors—abnormal masses in which cells uncontrollably multiply—are either primary or metastatic. The former originate in that region while the latter spread to the central nervous system from other parts of the body.
An estimated 80 percent of the population experiences back pain at some point in their lives—most of whom are women. Not only are women more likely than men to have back pain, they are more likely to have chronic pain.
The vertebral column in your spine consists of 33 vertebrae. These vertebrae support your body, correct your posture, and protect the spinal cord. Spondylolisthesis, which is Latin for slipped vertebral body (spinal bone) is a commonly spine condition that causes excruciating pain and limits your range of motion.
Lower back pain causes discomfort and immobility for between 65 and 80 percent of the adult population.
Chronic back pain afflicts approximately 65 million adults. Moreover, the prolonged COVID-19 lockdown increased this figure by an estimated 10–15%. As more people become inactive—or start exercise programs too aggressively—they run the risk of developing chronic back pain.
Between 30–70% of Americans experience chronic neck pain at any given time impacting people’s mobility and overall well-being. Despite the alarming statistic, many people leave neck pain undiagnosed and untreated which only makes neck stiffness worse and limits their range of motion over time.
According to research, over 31 million Americans experience debilitating lower back pain at any given time. And while it’s largely left undiagnosed and untreated, facet joint syndrome is the underlying cause in 15–45% of patients.
Low back and neck pain isn’t something one should take lightly, especially not when they interfere with carrying out normal daily activities. One of the reasons why you may be experiencing them is the compression of the nerves in your spine. Such a condition requires a surgical procedure known as a laminectomy to treat the… Read more »
One of the most common lower back disorders, sciatica afflicts more than 80% of Americans at any given time. According to Harvard Health, the condition is just as rampant at a macro scale, with over 40% of the global population experiencing its symptoms.
While lockdown restrictions have eased across Texas, many people are still working from home owing to the ongoing threat of COVID-19. As remote working becomes the new norm in Houston, it has also led to a spike in the occurrence of back and neck pain.