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Neck pain can be caused by many things—but is most often related to getting older. Like the rest of the body, the disks and joints in the neck (cervical spine) slowly degenerate as we age. Cervical spondylosis, commonly called arthritis of the neck, is the medical term for these age-related, wear-and-tear changes that occur over time.  In most cases, cervical spondylosis responds well to conservative treatment that includes medication and physical therapy.

Anatomy

Your spine is made up of 24 bones, called vertebrae, that are stacked on top of one another. These

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Prior to surgery, patients may spend considerable time preparing for spine surgery. Preparations often include learning about the spinal procedure and recovery, pre-operative testing and organizing the household for aftercare The goal of is to create a healing, comforting, and positive environment to ensure the best odds of a successful surgical outcome. These must-haves will also help you maintain your mental and emotional health on your journey to recovery.

Spinal Surgery

Patients who have been diagnosed with a spine condition may be recommended to

The spine is a complex structure comprised of muscles, vertebrae, cartilage, discs and ligaments, all of which naturally deteriorate as we age. In fact, the joints of the spine are more susceptible to deterioration than any other region of the body. Degenerative spinal conditions, particularly those involving the shock-absorbing discs, shouldn’t be taken lightly. Our discs act as protective cushions and prevent our vertebrae from grinding together. Any disruption can compress and aggravate nerves, cause pain and discomfort and even limit mobility.

Although certain spinal

The piriformis muscle, a flat, band-like structure located near the top of the hip joint in the buttocks, is involved in significant lower body movement, and used extensively in sports such as running and biking. It overlies the sciatic nerve, the long main nerve that extends down the back of the leg. The sciatic nerve branches out into smaller nerve endings in the feet. The sciatic nerve innervates the hamstring muscles and all of the muscles below the knee. It also provides feeling to the feet.

A herniated or “ruptured” disc is a common source of neck pain and arm pain.  Discs are the shock-absorbing pads that are between vertebrae, the series of small bones that make up your spine.  Your cervical spine is located in your neck.  At the cervical spine, the discs and joints allow your neck to move and provide stability for your head.  The discs also act as a cushion to protect the cervical vertebrae.

An opening in the center of each vertebra forms the spinal canal. 

Spinal deformity is an abnormal alignment or curve of the bony vertebral column. Adult scoliosis and kyphosis can be caused by age-related wear and tear on the back or complications from past surgeries. Moderate deformity occurs when the facet joints and discs deteriorate over time and are no longer able to support the spine’s normal posture. Pain results from stressed joints and pinched nerves, not the abnormal curve. Treatment can include medications, physical therapy, injections, or surgery.

Anatomy of the spine

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It’s difficult to generalize about recovery from brain surgery, because there are over 100 different types of malignancies and the human brain contains hundreds of complex structures and billions of connections. The problems you’re going to have before and after surgery are dependent on where in the brain the tumor is and what kind of tumor it is. nearly all people who undergo surgery for a brain problems will face challenges in the months after the procedure.

What should be done with the complications of brain surgery?