Spondylosis refers to the degeneration of the bones of the spine (vertebrae) or the disks or joints between those bones. The degeneration can occur in one or more areas of the spine, such as the neck (cervical spondylosis), lower back (lumbar spondylosis) or middle back (thoracic spondylosis). The wear and tear associated with spondylosis can […]

Stenosis is an abnormal narrowing of a canal, valve or passage in the body. Stenosis in the spine, for example, is characterized by narrowing of the spinal canal, which can in turn put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves and cause pain. Spinal stenosis can cause numbness, weakness or tingling in the legs, feet, […]

Syringomyelia is a disorder in which a fluid-filled cysts forms within the spinal cord. Over time, the cyst may expand and enlarge, resulting in damage to the spinal cord as well as pain, weakness and stiffness in the back, shoulders and extremities. Headaches, a loss of ability to feel hot or cold, as well as […]

Tethered spinal cord is a neurological disorder in which tissue attaches to the spinal cord, limiting its movement within the spinal column. The progressive disorder can occur congenitally – often with a close link to spina bifida – or as a result of injury to the spinal cord, and most commonly develops in the lower […]

The thoracic spine is the middle section of vertebrae in the spine, made up of 12 vertebrae in the chest area with the ribs attached. The thoracic area of the spine is one of three sections of the spinal column and sits between the cervical spine in the neck and the lumbar spine in the […]

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Cervical spine injury is an injury to an individual’s upper (cervical) spine, causing paralysis or weakness in both the arms, hands, trunk and legs. Injuries to the cervical spine – which includes eight vertebrae labeled C1 through C8 from top to bottom – are the most severe spinal cord injury levels. Injuries to the upper half […]

Cervical spinal stenosis is among the most serious complications caused by degenerative changes in the upper (cervical) spine due to aging. The condition occurs when an overgrowth of bone or tissue narrows the spaces in an individual’s cervical spine, resulting in pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Symptoms are often present on only […]

Cervical stenosis occurs when an overgrowth of bone or tissue narrows the spaces in an individual’s upper (cervical) spine, resulting in pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. The condition can cause numbness, weakness or tingling in the legs, feet, arm or hands, and/or, in severe cases, problems with bladder and bowel function. Symptoms […]

While not actually a disease, the term degenerative disc disease is often used to describe the normal changes in an individual’s spine as they age. Over time, individuals may experience the loss of fluid in their discs, reducing the ability of those discs to serve as shock absorbers and cushion the bones of the spine […]

A coalition of nearly 100 disability advocacy organizations including Paralyzed Veterans of America will focus much of its efforts in the coming year on protecting Social Security disability benefits and marking the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities – a coalition of national consumer, advocacy, provider […]

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