The human back has a pair of sacroiliac joints that play a major role in your spinal flexibility, and mobility. Of course, this also means that they play a major role in your general comfort and overall quality of life. If you start to notice lower back pain as you [...]
Chronic back pain can have a variety of sources. When that back pain becomes debilitating or cannot be resolved by other treatment means spinal fusion surgery might be seen as a final measure to help stabilize the spine and restore a functional quality of life for the patient. Spinal fusion [...]
Your spine is made up of a complex network of muscles, connective tissues, nerves, bones, and cartilage. The vertebrae of each bone in the spine and neck are cushioned by small, durable cartilage disks that help cushion the bone and help with flexibility. These cartilage discs are round with a [...]
The hands and wrists represent a complex series of joints. Their overall health and fluidity of motion play an important role in your overall quality of life. Arthritis and other conditions can affect the health of your hands in a variety of ways. Arthritis can develop in the wrist as [...]
Your feet absorb a lot of the shock that occurs between your body and the ground. As you walk, jog or run the impact on joints, bones and connective tissue can be immense. As you age, your feet can also become increasingly prone to injury and chronic pain due to [...]
