Spine Health

Watch this to learn what happens in the body when you have lumbar spondylosis.

Arthritis in the lower back and pelvic area can cause pain and loss of motion. See how this arthritis develops, who's at risk, and what treatments can help.

Cervical arthritis means arthritis of the neck bones. Your neck has 7 vertebrae, and cushiony disks sit between the vertebrae. Over time or with injury, the disks can have problems and may bulge outward or get thinner.

The vertebrae in your spine are cushioned by soft disks. When one of the disks in your neck—the cervical area of your spine—ruptures, the result can be neck pain. Watch this video to find out the possible causes and recommended treatment.

Watch this to understand what happens in the body when you have a herniated disc.

Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal narrows and pinches the nerves, resulting in back and leg pain. Spinal stenosis often occurs in older adults, although younger people who are born with a small spinal canal may also develop symptoms. This video explains the condition and what treatments are recommended.

Watch this to understand what lumbar spinal stenosis is and how it affects your body.

Degenerative disc disease is a term that describes how the spinal discs change as you age. Watch this to learn more.

Most vertebrae are separated by flexible disks of cartilage that act like shock absorbers and allow your spine to move. With age, your disks can lose their height and ability to cushion. This process is called disk degeneration. This video explains more about this condition and the treatments available.

Watch this video to learn how spinal discs change as you age and the basics of your spine's structure.

Watch this video to learn about the structure of the spine and what happens when a disc is damaged.

Watch this video to learn how the lower back changes as the body ages.

Torticollis happens when muscles on one side of the neck contract (tighten). This causes the neck to twist or tilt to the side.

Learn how to manage herniated disc pain at home.

Learn how home treatment and therapy can help manage spinal stenosis.

Watch this video to learn what to expect after getting an epidural steroid injection.

Watch this video to learn how to move safely and avoid bending, lifting, and twisting after surgery.

Watch this video to learn what a laminectomy and a spinal fusion are and how they are done.

Watch this video to learn self-care instructions after back surgery for spinal stenosis.

Learn how to move in bed or logroll, how to get in and out of bed, how to get in and out of a chair, how to get in and out of a car, how to dress and undress your lower body, and how much to move after surgery.

Watch this video to understand how a discectomy is done and how to prepare for the surgery.

Watch this video to learn self-care instructions after a lumbar discectomy.

It is recommended that you watch the spine pre-surgery education videos, one or two weeks before your surgery. Is also recommended to have a member of your Care Circle watch this video with you. If your surgery is scheduled within less time, please watch the video as soon as possible.