Musculoskeletal Australia

APRIL 23, 2024

The spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) stacked together to form a loose ‘S’-shaped column. Each vertebra is cushioned by spongy tissue called intervertebral discs. Pairs of small joints (facet joints) connect vertebrae to one another. Vertebrae can become so porous and brittle that they break easily, causing pain.

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Vertebrae X-ray Musculoskeletal Ligaments 52

Musculoskeletal Australia

APRIL 23, 2024

The spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) stacked together to form a loose ‘S’-shaped column. Each vertebra is cushioned by spongy tissue called intervertebral discs. Pairs of small joints (facet joints) connect vertebrae to one another. Vertebrae can become so porous and brittle that they break easily, causing pain.

Vertebrae 52

Vertebrae X-ray Musculoskeletal Ligaments 52

The Evidence Based Chiropractor

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Patients who suffer from low back disorders like sciatica, lumbar stenosis, and lumbar herniated discs are generally candidates for lumbar decompression therapy. This escaped fluid exerts pressure on the nerve roots that run along both sides of the vertebrae, causing pain and dysfunction. Who is a candidate for lumbar traction therapy?

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Neck Pain Vertebrae Diagnosis Treatment 52