Osteoporosis is often referred to as a silent disease. This means it can develop without any signs. In the case of osteoporosis, bone loss occurs without symptoms. That said, subtle signs of osteoporosis may be joint and bone pain or a loss of height. Most patients...
As we age, the spinal discs gradually lose fluid. This process starts at about age 30 and progresses over time. As the discs dry out, microscopic cracks or tears can form on the outer surface, causing it to become brittle, weak and more susceptible to injury. The most...
Your spine is made up of four main parts. From top to bottom the parts are: the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-body), lumbar (lower back) and sacral (tailbone) spine. The cervical and lumbar parts curve inward while the thoracic and sacral curve outward. From the...
Prior to starting any type of treatment, it’s important to see a spine specialist to develop an appropriate treatment program for your specific condition and medical history. Based on information you give your doctor spine surgery is not always the answer. The...
If your spine surgeon suspects that a specific condition may be causing your pain, they will order diagnostic tests. These could include imaging, scans or blood tests. At Huffman Clinic’s spine surgery center, we perform a complete set of tests to ensure that our...
