
Herniated Nucleus Pulposus (Herniated Disc)
Overview Intervertebral discs are made of two parts: the soft, spongy center called the nucleus and the lining around the nucleus called the annulus. A

Spinal Stenosis
Overview The nerves of the lumbar spine pass through a tunnel called the spinal canal before exiting the spine and traveling towards the legs. Lumbar

SI Joint Pain/Sacroilitis
Overview Sacroiliitis is a condition that refers to inflammation within the sacroiliac joint (SI joint). This inflammation results in buttock pain which can radiate down

Spondylolisthesis
Overview Spondylolisthesis refers to the malalignment of one vertebra in relation to the vertebra below it. Most commonly, this is caused by arthritis within the

Spondylosis
Overview Spondylosis refers to degeneration that occurs in the spine. It is commonly referred to as “wear and tear” or arthritis. Spondylosis is a slowly

Myelopathy
Overview Cervical myelopathy is a dysfunction of the spinal cord which occurs from direct compression of the spinal cord. This results in certain changes in

Degenerative Disc Disease
Overview Intervertebral discs sit in between each vertebra and act as the shock absorbers of the spine. The spongy portion of the disc, called the

Fractures
Overview Spinal fractures encompass a variety of serious injuries involving the bones of the spine. Although many types of fractures exist, the most common type

Scoliosis
Overview Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. This occurs most commonly as an adolescent before the skeleton has fully matured or through degenerative