The spine is formed, among other structures, by vertebrae and intervertebral discs. The intervertebral disc acts as a load-bearing structure with two distinct components: the
Degenerative disc disease is usually characterized by a severe or unbearable neck or back pain. Non-surgical spinal decompression, physical therapy and chiropractic manipulation are the
Cervical stenosis consists of a narrowing of the canal that contains and protects the spinal cord in the cervical area (neck and upper back). Stenosis can
Cervicalgia is the pain located in the back of the neck, over the cervical spine. This is one of the most frequent causes of consultation
Kyphosis is the most frequent deformation of the spine. The origin of the word comes from a Greek word that means vault, convexity. It is
Disc prolapse: Disc hernias occur in vertebrae that support more weight and mechanical movement. The other terms for this condition are “slipped disc” or “disc