If you or someone you know has ever suffered from a compression fracture, then you know just how painful it can be. A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) occurs when a vertebra in your spine is weakened (such as from osteoporosis) and collapses under pressure. When...
Navigating the results of an MRI can be challenging, especially when confronted with complex medical terminology. However, it's important to remember that many MRI findings are often asymptomatic, as imaging studies have shown. For patients visiting Desert Spine and Sports Physicians, understanding these terms is...
Back pain is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide. While lower back pain can significantly impact one's quality of life, regular exercise and stretching can prevent or alleviate many cases. At Desert Spine and Sports Physicians, we offer non-surgical treatments that work in...
What is cervical stenosis? Myelopathy? Stenosis simply means narrowing. Cervical stenosis refers to a narrowing of the spinal canal in the cervical spine or neck. The spinal canal is the hollow space in the center of the spine that contains the spinal cord and the nerve...