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Arthritis - Inflammation of a joint usually characterized by swelling, pain and restriction of motion.

Computed Tomography (CT scan) - A diagnostic imaging technique in which a computer reads x-rays to create a three-dimensional map of soft tissue or bone.

Ligament - A band of flexible, fibrous connective tissue that is attached at the end of a bone near a joint. The main function of a ligament is to attach bones to one another, to provide stability of a joint, and to prevent or limit some joint motion.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - A technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create high-quality cross-sectional images of the body without using radiation.

Osteoporosis - A condition in which bones become less dense, more brittle, and fracture easily.

Spine - The flexible bone column extending from the base of the skull to the tailbone. It is made up of 33 bones, known as vertebrae. The first 24 vertebrae are separated by discs known as intervertebral discs, and bound together by ligaments and muscles separate the first 24 vertebrae. Five vertebrae are fused together to form the sacrum and 4 vertebrae are fused together to form the coccyx. The spine is also referred to as the vertebral column, spinal column, or backbone.

Tendon - The fibrous band of tissue that connects muscle to bone. It is mainly composed of collagen.


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Posted by:  rupalli22(Guest)  Posted on: 04/23/2012
I HAVE A BAD LOWER BACK PROBLEM,I AM 29YRS OLD RECENTLY GOT MARRIED...AND PROBLEM I GOT AFTER MY MARRIAGE.PLS SUGGEST...HOW TO CURE.



Posted by:  enna.bond(Guest)  Posted on: 03/07/2012
hi, my mother have 45 years and at a sudden she is suffering from back pain it is difficult to her to sleep, to breath and to sit sometimes with the pain she have difficulty to breath is this series? thanks



Posted by:  nikipatel82  Posted on: 02/25/2009
Dear Concerned, I have delivered a baby before 3 1/2 months ago. But, from last few weeks i have a back pain. Back pain is mostly in spinal from middle to the lower back. I doing office job, so, i have to sit on a chair for the 8 to 9 hrs. So, when i wake up in the morning i feel fresh but after 2-3 hrs it starts again. I am taking ibuprofen. But no use. Somebody tells me that it will remain for the whole life, is it true ? Please help me...



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 07/15/2008
Dear conerned, my mother is severly suffering from back pain which starts from back of the neck to low back the pain also migtrates to arm which causes irritation all around the back. she is not able to sleep, sit for long time.she already wearing neck belt. feeling uneasy to do any work.her mind is restless and every time she is in tension. could you suggest how to prevent this and what type of medication can we follow.


Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 07/31/2008
hi senthil,i just read the problem.did u any time took her to a physiotherapist?take her to a physio,they will assess her and giv the treatment which is beneficial.there are modalities like IFT, SWD, TRACTON,ext..



Posted by:  kamalanand  Posted on: 04/17/2012
Dear Friends i had cervical, sciatica and gap in upper back region for years together. I tried almost every therapy as my wife is doctor. I could not get permanent cure. I even tried Yoga, although it was under control but quite often i used to take pain killers. But i discovered an accupressurist near my house and he has cure me from the disease within few days of sitting. I wish to share his details so that more people can take the benefit. His details are Hari Bhai, 09310552365 Thanking you.Kamal Anand




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