Your lower back consists of five vertebral bones precisely stacked one on top of the other. These bones make up the base of your spine (also called your lumbar spine), and their job is to stabilize and support your entire upper body. Because the lumbar spine holds much of the...
Back pain is extremely common and a leading cause of disability. What might start as mild discomfort can progress to debilitating pain without the proper care. Many people hesitate to make an appointment with a specialist when they’re in pain. But at Spinal Stenosis and Disc Center, Inc., we take...
Your spine is a stack of vertebral bones and discs that runs from your neck down to your pelvis. The bones give your spine strength and structure, while the discs provide shock-absorbing cushioning with every movement. Vertebral discs are naturally durable, but injury and degeneration could put you at risk...
Up to 4% of teenagers develop adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The condition often takes parents by surprise as their child has probably had prior scoliosis evaluations with no signs of an abnormal curve. Fortunately, AIS doesn’t need to lead to a lifetime of deformity, pain, and other back problems. At...
A key element of reducing or eliminating back pain is addressing the condition that’s causing it. Synovial cysts can cause nerve compression, but what causes synovial cysts, and what can you do about them? At Spinal Stenosis and Disc Center, Inc. in Santa Monica, California, our team provides patient-focused diagnosis...
Between 10%-40% of Americans have sciatica at any given time. Considering how prevalent these painful symptoms are, you’d think that more medical professionals would offer more effective treatment. The reality is, while many acute sciatica cases subside quickly, millions of Americans suffer from sciatica symptoms for three months or more. ...
Spondylolisthesis is a common cause of back pain. At least 4%-6% of American adults live with this condition, although the figures could be higher as some people have the disorder but don’t experience symptoms. If you have chronic back pain, an accurate diagnosis is critical to getting the right treatment....
Almost everyone has a sore neck from time to time, but millions of Americans experience persistent neck pain that interferes with their lives. What’s worse, around 50% of people who experience severe neck pain end up with chronic or frequently recurring bouts of neck pain. The best way to avoid...
If you’re one of the 31 million Americans living with back pain at any given time, you want relief. A critical part of getting effective and long-lasting treatment is identifying the root cause. Spinal stenosis is a common spine condition — up to 95% of Americans have some degree of...
The largest nerve in your body is called the sciatic nerve. It starts at the base of your spine and travels through the buttocks and down the back of each leg, all the way to the sole of your foot. If this nerve gets damaged, inflamed and/or compressed, it may...
