For those with back pain, bone spurs are a common issue that often surfaces—an enlargement of normal bony structures in the back or neck areas that indicates that there is degeneration in the spine of an individual. The exact medical term for bone spurs is osteophytes, and basically, they are a radiographic marker of spinal … Read more
There are two common options for brain aneurysm treatments. Both involve some amount of risk. Coil Embolization For this procedure, a catheter is placed in the groin and runs up to the brain aneurysm. After that, tiny, soft platinum coils are placed in the aneurysm. A blood clot will form around the coil in order … Read more
Sleep has been a mystery for a long period of time though scientists have conducted countless hours of research to find out what is happening while our body rests. Research continues to find out what our mind and our body does during periods of rest. Sleep helps to reenergize the body’s cells, clear waste from … Read more
Though it is not known exactly what causes brain tumors, there are several risk factors that have been identified. What is a Brain Tumor? Abnormal cells that have collected in the brain are considered a tumor. They can either be malignant (cancerous) or benign (unlikely to spread). Because there is a limited amount of space … Read more
Sitting for long periods of time can be hard on the lower back. Without adequate back support, there tends to be a lot of stress on the lumbosacral discs. This leads to poor posture with the soft tissues and joints in the spine becoming stressed. Sitting in an office chair can put further stress on … Read more
Four out of every five people suffer from an achy back, as back pain has been cited as one of the most common complaints among Americans, with approximately 80% of all Americans having experienced low back pain at least once in their lives, according to the Mayo Clinic. Back pain can range from dull, constant … Read more
Though aneurysms can appear anywhere in the brain, they are most common in arteries at the base of the brain. Specifically, a cerebral or brain aneurysm occurs when a weak spot in the brain’s arterial wall bulges and begins to fill up with blood. It may also be called an intracranial aneurysm, and at times, … Read more
Everyone experiences pain at some point, some more frequently and more intensely than others do. There is a reason why everyone experiences pain differently and it has to do with how the brain handles and processes nerve signals. Let’s take a look at just how pain works. Pain assists as the body’s own warning system. … Read more
