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Spinal Injuries
The spine is a column of 33 bones, called vertebrae, which allow the back to flex and twist. Where the vertebrae meet, they form what are called facet joints. Spinal fractures can result from injuries, but they most often occur in older patients who suffer from osteoporosis. As the bones weaken, pressure accumulates and they ultimately crack, requiring physical therapy or surgery. Stretching, twisting, or overly demanding exercise can create sprains or strains, which often cause uncomfortable spasms. Rest, ice, and medications can alleviate these symptoms until the ligaments and muscles heal.
Other spinal injuries include, but are not limited to:
- Bone Spur
- Cauda Equina
- Chordoma
- Deformities: Scoliosis, Kyphosis
- Degenerated or Herniated Disc
- Muscular Torticollis
- Osteoporosis
- Sciatica
- Spinal Deformity
- Spinal Tumor
- Spondylosis
- Stenosis
Shoulder Pain and Common Shoulder Problems
What most people call the shoulder is really several joints that combine with tendons and muscles to allow a wide range of motion in the arm — from scratching your back to throwing the perfect pitch.
Mobility has its price, however. It may lead to increasing problems with instability or impingement of the soft tissue or bony structures in your shoulder, resulting in pain. You may feel pain only when you move your shoulder, or all of the time. The pain may be temporary or it may continue and require medical diagnosis and treatment.
This article explains some of the common causes of shoulder pain, as well as some general treatment options. Your doctor can give you more detailed information about your shoulder pain.
