The Spine

manifestation can vary widely among the individuals. Besides, Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a manifestation of neck condition that arises when the spinal cord becomes compressed or squeezed due to the wear-and-tear effect that occur in the spine as we become old. Here the spinal cord transmit nerve impulses to other regions of the body part, so that patients with CSM can sense a wide variety of clinical manifestation such as Weakness and numbness in the hands and arms, loss of balance…

Breathing Greatist suggests using your breath and your core to help decompress your lower spine.…

to be an attractive feature (paper 4) Over the years, plants have adapted many features that act as defense mechanisms and help to protect the plant from harmful predators. In a 2014 study, Kevin D. Kohl et al. observed the efficiency of cactus spines as a defensive mechanism by studying white-throated woodrats, Neotoma albigula. These woodrats are herbivorous rats that are commonly found in the southwestern region of the United States. Kohl et al. studied the collection and feeding preference…

CASE STUDY 57 years old man Relationship of symptoms P1=P2 ¬¬¬¬ Clinical reasoning Suspected source of symptoms: P1- Acromioclavicular joint, glenohumeral joint, rotator cuff muscles and cervical spine. P2- Glenohumeral joint, rotator cuff muscles, scapulae, cervical spine Early hypothesis: rotator cuff pathology, muscle strain, articular joint problem, osteoarthritis. Patient does not complain sharp or shooting pain that indicate nerve root involvement (Magee 1997, Newham &…

services are a means of mending misaligned body structures and postures. Your spines are a very fragile part of your body and are prone to any damages as you grow old and when undergo extensive activities. Impervious back aches and stiffness are not normal and should be examined and relieved immediately. Chiropractic Services works to heal the spine from any stress and irritation that causes the unpleasant feeling. As your spine develops, it is affected by the other systems in your body. The…

patient has right shoulder, right wrist, right thigh and lumbar spine pain. He is going to see an IME doctor on 11/13/15. Constant use of Opioids since < 6 months. The average pain level is 6/10 with 5/10-scale level at it’s best and 10/10-scale level at it’s worst. Medication coverage: fair with breakthrough pain. The physical exam of the cervical spine and thoracic spine showed normal ROM and revealed no muscle tenderness. Lumbar spine: there were trigger points at the…

is noted. Pressure causes occipital type of headaches. Bilateral trapezius muscle tenderness is noted. Cervical spine movements still remain painful. The exam of the lower back showed midline tenderness extending form L3 to S1. There was bilateral lumbar facet tenderness at L4-L5 and L5-S1. There is also mild bilateral sacroiliac and sciatic notch tenderness. Thoracic and lumbar spine movements still remain painful. The exam of the right and left shoulder showed tenderness over anterior,…

What is inversion therapy? Inversion therapy is method where you are hanging inverted to relieve back pain and stretch the spine. This therapy works by shifting the body’s gravity, easing the pressure off the back and providing the traction for the spine. This upside down therapy is best for those people who are suffering from sciatica, poor circulation, scoliosis and chronic lower back pain. It is a technique of being upside down while hanging by the ankle or feet in order to have the…

Scoliosis for this Skeletal System Case Study. Where a healthy spine appears straight from behind, a spine that has developed Scoliosis will curve to the side. In this study I explored the causes, types, treatments and the use of massage therapy to help ease the affects Scoliosis has on the body. Scoliosis occurs when the spine develops an abnormal lateral curve during growth. Doctors use an S or C to describe the curve of the spine. Scoliosis can be Congenital, which means the curve begins in…

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), or Bechterew’s disease, is an inflammatory disease that can cause the vertebrae in the spine to fuse together. The fusing that takes place will make the spine less flexible and can lead to a curvature of the spine culminating in a stood posture. This disease predominantly affects males in their teens 20s, and is less common in women. Early signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis may include pain and stiffness in the neck, lower back, and hips. These signs and…