Virtually everyone over 25 is familiar with back pain of one type or another. Every day doctors, physios, chiros and more all take care of patients, dealing with issues ranging from normal tension pain all the way to herniated discs.  While many people can feel like it’s the spine which is the issue, most cases of back pain are caused...

Is your lower back curving and your belly bulging forward? Shoulders pulled back too far? Chances are you’ve got hyperlordosis. This spinal issue, also known as Hollow back is much more common than one might think. What makes it dangerous is that the initial condition isn’t often noticeable apart from mild tension, but when there’s damage or injury to the spine,...

Tension in the back muscles often leads to pain in the lumbar spine. This can develop slowly or shoot up the back suddenly (E.G. Lumbago). Not only older people are affected by this either. Due to poor posture during sedentary activities, a lack of exercise or increased stress, tension in the back can affect younger people, and has become increasingly common in young...

In cases of acute lumbar spine syndrome, sharp pain in the lower back occurs out of the blue. The trigger is usually a harmless movement during sports, work or just everyday life. Even simple movements such as bending over, turning or standing up can trigger lumbar spine syndrome. Due to the severity of the back pain, a herniated disc is often incorrectly assumed...

Vertebral Compression Fractures: Spine's Severe Compromised and Intense Persistent Pain The spine is a robust combination of 24 vertebrae that protects the spinal cord. These are connected by the intervertebral discs and ligaments. The vertebrae are shaped like arches and carry bony extensions on the sides and on the back. This structure protects the spinal cord and provides lateral exit...

What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease of the skeletal system. Patients suffering from this condition typically have a substantial loss of bone density due to metabolic reasons. The condition disproportionately affects women, especially due to the drop in estrogen after menopause. Osteoporosis, as the name suggests, is a condition wherein the bones begin to become porous, fragile and brittle....

Dowager's Hump: Also Known as Hunchback Our back provides support and posture to our body and facilitates the transfer of power to the pelvis and the lower half of the body. The spine is a robust structure made of 24 vertebrae and protects the delicate spinal cord and spinal nerves. Loss of bone density, i.e. osteoporosis can lead to vertebral...

Spinal Osteoporosis: Also Known as Osteoarthritis of the Spine Our skeletal system provides a robust structure that protects our internal organs and soft tissue. Our bones are constantly renewed with calcium phosphate. However, some patients have an imbalance between the formation of new bones and the resorption of older bones. This condition is referred to as osteoporosis and can lead...