Orthopedics

Back and Neck  See All  Torticollis in Back and Neck Torticollis is a condition in which the neck is twisted and causes the head to rotate and tilt at an odd angle. The cause of torticollis is unknown, but treatment can help. ...more  Whiplash Injury in Back and Neck Whiplash means your neck was bent forcibly forward and then backward, or vice versa....more  Kyphosis in Back and Neck A spine affected by kyphosis has a forward curvature of the back bones (vertebrae) in the upper back area, giving an abnormally rounded or humpback appearance. ...more  What Is Spinal Stenosis? in Back and Neck Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal narrows and pinches the nerves. This results in back and leg pain. ...more  Help Your Back Work for You in Back and Neck Your back is important to almost every move you make, but you likely won't realize that until you hurt it. Read on for some tips for back pain relief, and learn how to keep your back strong. ...more  Watch That Backpack Load in Back and Neck Most children rely on backpacks to carry books and supplies to and from school and activities. But a backpack that's too heavy or doesn't fit right can cause harm. ...more  Scoliosis in Back and Neck A spine affected by scoliosis shows a sideways curvature and a rotation of the vertebrae, giving the appearance that the person is leaning to one side. ...more  Low Back Pain in Back and Neck Everyone has experienced low back pain at one time or another. Most people can recover from low back pain with home treatment, such as changes in activity, weight loss, quitting smoking, and other steps. Sometimes medicine or surgery is needed. ...more  Neck Pain in Back and Neck Your neck is at risk for injury because of its location and range of motion. Neck pain can be caused by injury, age, or inflammatory disorders. ...more  Nerve Blocks in Back and Neck Neural blockades, commonly called nerve blocks, are procedures that can help prevent or manage many different types of intractable pain. ...more  Therapeutic Pain Blocks in Back and Neck If you don't get relief from standard pain relievers, your healthcare provider may suggest injecting pain-relieving medicine into the site of the affected nerve. ...more  Treating Pain with Spinal Cord Stimulators in Back and Neck Spinal cord stimulation is one way to manage various types of pain. A spinal cord stimulator is an implanted device that sends low levels of electricity directly into the spinal cord. ...more  Intradiscal Procedures for Back Pain in Back and Neck When the disks themselves are causing back pain or pain radiating to the legs, healthcare providers sometimes do an intradiscal procedure to try to ease the pain. ...more  OTC Pain Medicines and Their Risks in Back and Neck OTC pain relievers can be divided into just 2 main types: acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, or NSAIDs. ...more  TENS Therapy in Back and Neck Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or TENS, offers pain relief for some people by sending low-voltage electrical current into the body. ...more  Cervical Spondylosis in Back and Neck Cervical spondylosis is a type of arthritis that affects your neck. This condition becomes more common with age, and most people who are older than 60 have it....more  Lumbar Spinal Stenosis in Back and Neck Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in your lower back that may cause pain or numbness in your legs. Read on for details about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. ...more  Pinched Nerve in Back and Neck Radiculopathy, commonly called pinched nerve, often occurs in the low back....more  Spinal Cord Compression in Back and Neck Spinal cord compression can occur anywhere along your spine. Symptoms include numbness, pain, and weakness. ...more