In-depth information on ergonomic office chairs and seating options, including how to set up an ergonomic chair and computer workstation, and alternative seating options. Written and peer reviewed by physicians who specialize in spine medicine. Expert

In-depth information on using back exercise and fitness, physical therapy and active rehabilitation for back problems and low back pain relief. Written and peer reviewed by physicians who specialize in spine medicine. Expert

Overview of the anatomy of the disc and what causes it to be herniated Expert

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Fact sheet including how this condition develops, symptoms, and treatment options Highly Reputable

Overview of what it is and how it can be treated through medication, posture, and exercise. Highly Reputable

AAOS Online Service Fact SheetKyphosis (Curvature of the Spine)
Few things bother parents more than their child's posture. This is particularly true for an exaggerated rounding to the back. Some degree of curvature to the spine is normal. The term "kyphosis" (kI-fO-sis) is usually applied to the curve that results in an exaggerated "round-back." A variety of disorders may be responsible for this condition Highly Reputable

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A readable patient guide to understanding sciatica and sciatica like symptoms. Expert

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Scoliosis in an adult can lead to significant pain and disability. Non-operative treatment is not always successful in treating this condition and thus in a small group of patients surgical treatment may be considered. The operative care for adult scoliosis is complex and requires and experienced team. Even in the very best centers the results are not always good and complications are unfortunately not uncommon. There are a number of things which may not go as planned in the setting of adult scoliosis. The surgery is often long, blood loss may be heavy and risks of nerve irritation/injury, infection and poor healing are high. Even after the initial surgical period, complications or poor results may become apparent due to loss of proper spinal balance (flatback, kyphotic decompensation syndrome, flatbuttock), failure of good bone healing (pseudarthrosis) and degeneration or failure of unfused levels of the spine (decompensation, instability). Expert

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If you suddenly start feeling pain in your lower back or hip that radiates down from your buttock to the back of one thigh and into your leg, your problem may be a protruding disk in your lower spinal column pressing on the roots to your sciatic nerve. Sciatica (lumbar radiculopathy) may feel like a bad leg cramp that lasts for weeks before it goes away. You may have pain, especially when you sit, sneeze or cough. You may also feel weakness, "pins and needles" numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation down your leg. See a doctor to have your condition diagnosed and start a course of treatment Highly Reputable

In-depth information on sciatica and low back pain & leg pain caused by the sciatic nerve. Written and peer reviewed by physicians who specialize in spine medicine.