Apr 17, 2021
Spinal stenosis refers to a medical condition where there is a narrowing of the vertebrae, more commonly affecting the cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) areas. This puts extra pressure on the bones, nerves and the spinal cord. As a result, it can cause...
Apr 16, 2021
What is Ankylosing Spondylitis? Spondyloarthropathy is a group of rheumatic, arthritic disorders, which affect the areas where the joints and ligaments connect to the bone called entheses. Although it most commonly found in the spine, the limbs can also be affected....
Apr 16, 2021
What is Asymmetrical Weight Shift? Asymmetrical weight shift refers to a movement distortion where there is a shifting of weight towards one side of the body, (i.e., arms, legs, torso) especially during walking or standing (often in a squatting position). This often...
Apr 16, 2021
What Is Anterior Hip Tilt? Anterior hip tilt refers to a muscular strength imbalance in the lower half of the body where the hips are tilted forward and the lumbar spine is pulled into an exaggerated curvature. This can cause tightness and pain in the lower back....
Apr 16, 2021
What Is Atlantoaxial Instability? The atlantoaxial joint is located between the first two vertebrae of the spine, C1 (atlas) and C2 (axis). It is responsible for the rotating and tilting movements of the head in relation to the neck. When there is too much flexion...
Apr 16, 2021
What is a Bulging Disc? The spine is made up of 33 bones called vertebrae. In between the vertebrae are protective shock absorbent rings called discs. As we move around in our day-to-day lives, we can put wear and tear on the vertebrae and the discs through...
