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Forty-two-year-old male has been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine of L4, L5, and S1 of the sacrum region. Patient also have a mild case of osteoarthritis in the sacrum region of the spine with radicular pain originating at the fifth vertebra. Patient complains of lower back pain while standing and walking which cause the patient to take frequent breaks to relieve pain. At times patient, must lie down to gain comfort from radicular pain. However intervertebral disk…

Richard the Third is a monumental piece of history for more than just being the last king of York. Richard died in the battle of Bosworth Field and is known as one of the top fighters of his time. However, years later when a team of anthropologists and archaeologists finally found his lost remains they came across an unbelievable discovery; Richard had extreme scoliosis. Scoliosis is a disease that damages the curvature of the spine leading to other health complications. Richard’s form of this…

The vertebral bone that I think was fractured occurred at C5. The C5-C6 spinal segment is located just beneath the middle of the cervical spine and helps provide the neck with structural support and flexibility. The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae and is located at the base of the skull. Its function is to support the skull, enabling head movements back and forth, and from side to side, as well as protecting the spinal cord. Each cervical has its own functions. Say if the injury…

In 21st century, many diseases threaten patients’ health. The scoliosis is a typical representative of office disease. “Scoliosis” says that the scoliosis could affect person’s health. When people sit or stand their spine become to be straight patients’ spine becomes to curve, so patients’ spine is not straight (Scoliosis). Many patients working places have a chair to sit, so a long time sitting and wrong sitting position could influence their spine to curve because the wrong sitting position…

The skeletal system is the main system involved in this case study. He damaged the lumbar region of his back. The possible consequences for a spinal cord injury can lead to inability to walk, changes in reflexes, muscle spasms, neurogenic bladder, and paraplegia. The prevalence of this injury happens to about 10,000 people each year. Trauma is the most common cause for spinal cord injury. Males happen to be more affected by SCI in ages between 16 and 30 years old. 9 percent of injuries occur in…

A little background information on Gary who came to the clinic with right shoulder pain. Gary is a 40 year old self-employed painter. He has had a cortisone injection that proved to be helpful for about five months. However, the pain returned and is a 5/10. Gary has been taking ibuprofen which hasn’t helped and using ice for some relief. There are several possible causes for Gary’s shoulder pain. For example, Gary could have Adhesive Capsulitis, Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis, Bicep Tendonitis,…

In this case, the claimant was 10 months status post left L4-5 laminectomy and discectomy on 11/14/2016. He reported persistent aching and shooting pain to his lower back radiating to his left lower extremities. He also had ongoing left leg pain with weakness and numbness. Despite previous surgery, the claimant continued to be symptomatic with low back pain. Considering this, an MRI of the lumbar spine is medically necessary and appropriate to further evaluate the claimant's condition. A visit…

with an unknown cause. Often times this curve is seen as an S-shape or C-shape during an examination of the spine. There are two types of scoliosis: structural and nonstructural. Structural scoliosis is a curve along the spine that affects the vertebral movement of the spine. Nonstructural scoliosis is caused by an effect, not by the spine but results from poor posture, differences in leg length, or an uneven gait. If nonstructural scoliosis is found late and the child goes without treatment,…

“POP, SNAP, CRACKLE, POP!”, one might think that those sounds are that of a cereal commercial, but in fact they are the sounds of a typical day in chiropractic care. A career in chiropractic care is a worthwhile career. Chiropractors are often known for their innovative and new technology. Many people come to a chiropractor for alternative treatment. Chiropractors don’t use drugs to make a person better, they use a person’s own body to heal themselves. Chiropractors often use their knowledge…