Arthritis Of The Spine

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

How to Receive a Spinal Arthritis Diagnosis
Tuesday, May, 17 2011
In order to receive a spinal arthritis diagnosis, there are a number of steps that a patient must first take to be absolutely certain that their symptoms are truly a product of vertebral joint deterioration. As spinal arthritis can be exhibited in a number of ways, it is important that before the patient...

Spinal Arthritis Treatment Options
Tuesday, May, 17 2011
One of the most important aspects of spinal arthritis treatment is expectation management. This is because spinal arthritis, like all forms of arthritis, has no known cure. Instead, the goal of arthritis treatment is to provide the patient relief from their pain and help maintain or improve range of...

Living With Lumbar Arthritis of the Spine
Wednesday, January, 19 2011
The lumbar (lower back) region is the most common site for the development of arthritis of the spine. This is because the joints where the lumbar vertebrae meet (the facet joints) are subjected to years of wear and tear associated with bearing the weight of the upper body, as well as the stress produced...

Living With Thoracic Arthritis of the Spine
Wednesday, January, 19 2011
While the thoracic (middle back) region of the spine is less susceptible to age-related degenerative disorders than the cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) regions, conditions such as degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis can develop. This is particularly true if the thoracic spine has been...

Living With Cervical Arthritis of the Spine
Wednesday, January, 19 2011
Cervical arthritis of the spine is a common affliction among people middle-aged or older. This is because as we age, the anatomical components of the spine begin to deteriorate. Among the most vulnerable components are the cervical facet joints, which are the cartilaginous joints where the vertebrae...