Houston Spinal Surgery provides information on surgical and non-surgical treatment of spinal conditions and chronic back pain. Back pain is a symptomatic problem that signals to a spinal condition that the patient is suffering form. The spinal column is divided in three broad categories namely: the cervical vertebrae that forms the upper most part of the spine and consists of seven vertebrae, the thoracic vertebrae which forms the middle part of the spine and consists of the 12 bones between the lower back and neck and the lumbar vertebrae that is lower part of the spine and consists of the five strongest as well as largest vertebrae.
Common Spinal Disorders
Our spine is one of the most vital parts of our body that controls all movements that our body parts make. Our spine is made up of 26 bone discs that are known as vertebrae and they are responsible for the protection of the spinal cord as well as allowing movements like bending and standing. Read More>>>
Surgical Spinal Treatment
Spine injury can be caused by a variety of reasons or spinal disorders that include injury, mechanical problems, aging and normal wear and tear of tissues and spinal discs. This type of spinal damage usually puts pressure on the nerves in the affected part of the back which in turn causes back pain as well as other symptoms that may get uncomfortable with passing time. So what does a person who is suffering from chronic pain do – is surgery the solution? Read More>>>
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a spinal condition that causes the spine to curve sideways. This medical condition commonly occurs in the growth spurt period that is the time just before puberty. The main causes of scoliosis are majorly unknown. However, it is often seen that scoliosis often occurs in people who suffer from cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy. Read More>>>