What is a Facet Joint Syndrome? Facet joint syndrome is a common cause of back and neck pain. It is caused by wear and tear on a joint or joints between your vertebrae (small bones that make up your spine). Facet joints link the vertebrae (small backbones) together in your spine. These joints stabilize the…
What is a Herniated Disc? A herniated disc occurs when the soft, gel-like center of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in its outer layer. This can irritate nearby nerves, causing pain, numbness, or weakness, often in the lower back or neck. Fully extending the spine repeatedly or for an extended length of time…
What is Cauda equina syndrome (CES)? Cauda equina syndrome(CES) is an uncommon compression of the nerves at the end of the spinal cord within the spinal canal. Cauda equina syndrome can be caused by any condition that results in direct irritation or pinching of the nerves which are located at the lower end of the…
