Vertebral subluxation

Introduction Spinal stenosis is a condition which involves the narrowing of the vertebral column, either in the spinal canal, intervertebral foramina, or the intervertebral spaces. The condition is degenerative and widespread, affecting approximately five in every one thousand people (Hsiang, 2015). This report aims to describe the anatomy of the vertebral column and spinal cord, relating changes in anatomy to the development and presentation of spinal stenosis. Within this discussion, the…

"Goldfish" - an exercise that will become the salvation for your spine. It is known that the spine should be kept. If she is healthy - healthy and whole body. The famous Japanese healer Kacudzo Nishi always said that the reason for all diseases should be sought in the spine. It is warm all recommended daily practice exercises "Goldfish". This exercise strengthens the spine and has a positive influence on the general condition of man. What is the uniqueness of this exercise? Exercise "Goldfish"…

The disease of the skeletal system I chose was plasmacytoma (with some mentions of myeloma). My article includes a case study with a 44yr old male named Mr.J. He had a complaint of lower back pain during his four-week follow-up. He is a very active and healthy male based on his diet and exercise. During the physical examination, he showed no signs of distress. Mr.J did have tenderness in the lumbar region, but no lesions were noted here. Everything else about him appeared normal with normal…

Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal column is narrowed, and/or the openings for the nerves around it grow smaller. This puts pressure on the spinal cord and related nerves, and one of the forms, cervical stenosis—or stenosis of the neck—can actually lead to paralysis if left untreated. Most cases, however, affect the lower back, and present as sciatica-like symptoms of the lower back and legs, resulting in pain, tingling, and hot or cold sensations—in addition to weakness of the…

All You Need to Know About Herniated Discs Back pain that shoots down your leg can main day to day activities extremely intolerable. Ending the pain becomes extremely essential. Disc herniation is the main cause of back pain that shoots down your leg. It is also called as a ruptured disc. Spine is made up of vertebrae i.e. the bones that are cushioned by discs. These discs consist of the outer tough layer, i.e. the annulus and the inner jelly layer i.e. the nucleus pulposus. In case of…

One beautiful, sunny day in late fall when the leaves were changing colors and there was a little chill in the air, my sister and I were in her jeep with our mom scouring the area for sales. Tonya, my sister, treated us to Hardees biscuits to eat while on our search. We were all excited about different items we purchased from the various sales. The day was feeling like another normal day to look for yard sales with my family. As I stared out the window, thoughts of the peaceful day flooded my…

Scoliosis is a spinal deformity which affects more than four million people in the United States alone. Scoliosis causes the spine to rotate and curve. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a type of scoliosis with no known cause found in people over the age of ten. When patients reach skeletal maturity, they have instead idiopathic scoliosis as they are no longer adolescent. As adolescent idiopathic scoliosis has no known cause, it is the most scientifically important type. Without knowing a cause…

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) was first identified by Sir Ashley Cooper in 1921 and was further evaluated by Rob and Standeven in 1958 (McKenzie). Thoracic outlet syndrome is a nonspecific diagnosis that refers to an array of conditions caused by compression of the neurovascular structures that pass through the thoracic outlet (Nichols). These conditions can be named based on their location of compression or the cause of symptoms (McKenzie). Factors that predispose patients to the development…

Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. While people without the condition have normal curves in their back, it should appear straight when looking from the front. However, people with the condition develop additional curves to either side of the body, and the bones of the spine twist on each other, forming a “C” or an “S” shape in the spine. The larger the curve is generally increases the risk for it to worsen overtime. S-shaped curves commonly tend to get worse overtime then…

Unit 3. Thoracic Spine Bulletin Board In the past, studies have shown that patients with musculoskeletal shoulder pain tend to lack thoracic mobility when compared to patients without shoulder dysfunction. When I treat a shoulder pain patient, I always evaluate and treated cervical, cervico-thoracic junction, and thoracic segments. The relationship between thoracic spine posture, shoulder ROM, and scap¬ular kinematics is well described in the literature. Lewis et al. (1) found that altering…