Arthritis of the Spine Archives - Spine Laser Institute

Scoliosis is the presence of an abnormal curvature of the spine. Scoliosis may affect the cervical (upper), thoracic (middle) and...

Facet syndrome occurs when the cartilage that lines the spinal facet joints wears down, causing the joints to become inflamed....

More than 22.5 percent of back pain sufferers’ discomfort is from the SI joint, which is located between the sacrum...

The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in the body. It originates from the base of the spinal...

Due to the amount of pressure they withstand, the spinal joints are particularly prone to developing arthritis......

A Slipped disc is a nonmedical and potentially misleading term used to describe a common degenerative spine condition. ...

A bone spur, or osteophyte, is a small, smooth projection that develops on the surface of a normal bone...

Bulging discs, also known as disc protrusions, are a very common occurrence in people of all ages......

While everyone’s spine ages at a different rate, the slow decline of the spinal column can cause back pain and...

Facet disease is caused by the cartilage in the joints being worn down as a result of wear, aging, injury...