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Arthritis of the Spine (15 articles found)

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• 1) Spinal Arthritis - Risk Factors for Developing the Condition
  Tuesday, May, 17 2011
  
  Spinal arthritis occurs when the cartilaginous lining of spinal joints begins to deteriorate. This condition, sometimes referred to as osteoarthritis, typically affects individuals who are middle aged, since deterioration of the spine occurs as a result of the natural aging process. Patients with spinal...
  

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• 2) Spinal Arthritis Causes
  Tuesday, May, 17 2011
  
  Spinal arthritis causes patients to experience a great deal of discomfort in the neck, back, hips, shoulders, and/or extremities. The condition, also called osteoarthritis, is typically caused by nothing more than the natural aging process, since years of wear and tear can cause the cartilaginous lining...
  

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• 3) Spinal Arthritis Symptoms and Means for Relieving Them
  Tuesday, May, 17 2011
  
  Spinal arthritis symptoms can vary from moderate to severe and may include numbness, tingling, stiffness, limited range of motion, and the sensation of bone rubbing against bone. The condition, also called osteoarthritis, occurs when the cartilaginous lining of the spinal joints begins to deteriorate,...
  

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• 4) A Spinal Arthritis Diagnosis and What Comes Next
  Tuesday, May, 17 2011
  
  Receiving a spinal arthritis diagnosis can be disheartening for many individuals. While there is no known cure for the condition, which involves the deterioration of the cartilaginous lining of the spinal joints and is sometimes referred to as osteoarthritis, several noninvasive treatment methods are...
  

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• 5) Spinal Arthritis Treatment Methods
  Tuesday, May, 17 2011
  
  Spinal arthritis treatment focuses on relieving a patient's symptoms of pain, numbness, tingling, and limited range of motion. The condition, also called osteoarthritis, occurs when the cartilaginous lining of the spinal joints deteriorates, which is typically caused by nothing more than the natural...
  

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• 6) Spinal Arthritis Surgery
  Tuesday, May, 17 2011
  
  Spinal arthritis surgery is typically saved as a last resort when noninvasive techniques have proven ineffective. The primary cause of the condition, also referred to as osteoarthritis, is the natural aging process, as years of wear and tear can lead toward the deterioration of the cartilaginous lining...
  

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• 7) Treatment Options for Spinal Arthritis in the Neck
  Tuesday, May, 17 2011
  
  For individuals who suffer from spinal arthritis in the neck, there are a number of treatment options at their disposal. While there are more than 100 different types of arthritis, the most common form of spinal arthritis in the cervical region of the spine (neck) is known as osteoarthritis or "wear...
  

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• 8) Ways to Avoid Spinal Arthritis in the Back
  Tuesday, May, 17 2011
  
  While the leading cause of spinal arthritis in the back is regular wear and tear that comes with aging, there are other risk factors that can contribute to the onset of the condition (also known as osteoarthritis) as well. By knowing what activities to limit or avoid, an individual can reduce the likelihood...
  

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• 9) The Causes of Spinal Arthritis
  Tuesday, May, 17 2011
  
  In addition to leading to stiffness, soreness, and nerve pain, spinal arthritis also causes a variety of other painful symptoms that may warrant treatment. In general terms, arthritis simply refers to the inflammation of a joint somewhere in the body. In regard to the spine, the most common type of spinal...
  

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• 10) Spinal Arthritis Symptoms
  Tuesday, May, 17 2011
  
  While localized, chronic pain is most commonly associated with osteoarthritis, there are a number of spinal arthritis symptoms that can develop as a result of vertebral facet joint deterioration. Arthritis is a degenerative condition that typically develops in the spine as a result of years of wear and...
  

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