Cervical Spondylosis – Causes, Symptom, Diagnosis, Treatment

Cervical spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis is a generalized disease process affecting all levels of the cervical spine. Cervical spondylosis encompasses a sequence of degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs, osteophytosis of the vertebral bodies, hypertrophy of the facets and laminal arches, and ligamentous and segmental instability. The natural history of cervical spondylosis is associated with the aging process. Senescent and pathologic processes are … [Read more…]

Spinal Disc Herniation; Cause, Symptom, Diagnosis, Treatment

Spinal disc herniation

Lumbar disc herniation is a common condition that frequently affects the spine in young and middle-aged patients.1,5,11 The lumbar intervertebral disc is a complex structure composed of collagen, proteoglycans, and sparse fibrochondrocytic cells that serve to dissipate forces exerted on the spine. As part of the normal aging process, the disc fibrochondrocytes can undergo senescence, and … [Read more…]

Sympathetic Nerves; Defination, Types, Functions, Symptoms, Abnormality

Sympathetic nerves

Sympathetic nerves run on the front surface of the spinal column and not in the spinal canal with the nerves that provide sensation and strength to your legs. The sympathetic nerves are part of the autonomic nervous system, which basically controls functions such as blood flow and temperature regulation to the arms and legs, sweating, … [Read more…]