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  • What is seronegative spondylitis?

    Back pain happens for a variety of reasons, such as mechanical issues, structural problems, or inflammatory conditions. Other medical issues such as kidney stones or infection may also contribute to spine discomfort. Seronegative spondylitis is an inflammatory cause of back pain.

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  • Choosing the Best Mattress for Lower Back Pain

    Sleeping is the only time your spinal muscles, ligaments, discs, and joints get to completely relax and rejuvenate. A good choice of mattress will go a long way in supporting this type of deep, healing sleep.

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  • Backpacks and Back Pain in Children

    Back pain is becoming increasingly common among children and teens with nearly half of them experiencing back pain at some point before they reach adulthood. As many students return back to the classroom, one cause of back pain has become more apparent: the weight of their backpacks.

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  • Laminectomy

    A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part or all of the lamina (the back part of a vertebra that covers the spinal canal) to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. It is often performed to treat conditions that cause spinal nerve compression, such as spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or bone spurs.

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  • What the Amount of Fat on Your Arms Might Tell You About Your Spine Health

    For those over 50, measuring the total amount of fat in the arms may help predict which women and men are at a higher risk of a spinal fracture, new research shows.

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Useful Links

  • American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Cervical Spine Research Society
  • Scolliosis Research Society
  • The International Society For the Study Of the Lumbar Spine
  • North American Spine Society
  • Orthopaedic Trauma Association
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