Low Back Pain Fact SheetIf you have lower back pain, you are not alone. About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. It is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed

WHAT IS COCCYDYNIA?Inflammation of the tailbone (coccyx or bony area located deep between the buttocks above the anus) is referred to as coccydynia. Coccydynia is associated with pain and tenderness at the tip of the tailbone between the buttocks

WHAT IS COCCYDYNIA?Inflammation of the tailbone (coccyx or bony area located deep between the buttocks above the anus) is referred to as coccydynia. Coccydynia is associated with pain and tenderness at the tip of the tailbone between the buttocks

Osteoarthritis of the Knee (Degenerative Arthritis of the Knee)While age is a major risk factor for osteoarthritis of the knee, young people can get it, too. For some individuals, it may be hereditary. For others, osteoarthritis of the knee can res

Cervical Osteoarthritis (Cervical Spondylosis)Cervical spondylosis is also called cervical osteoarthritis. It is a condition involving changes to the bones, discs, and joints of the neck. These changes are caused by the normal wear-and-tear of agin

Home » Disorders » Patient & Caregiver Education » Fact SheetsLow Back Pain Fact SheetWhat structures make up the back?What causes lower back pain?What are the risk factors for developing low back pain?How is low back pain diagnosed?How is ba

Don't Let a Slipped Disc Disrupt Your LifeA slipped disc can be painful and life-changing. A slipped disc occurs when the gel covering a disc in the spine herniates and shifts, due to degeneration of disc elasticity. A slipped disc is also known

What is Bicep Tendinopathy? Biceps tendinopathy is the umbrella term for biceps injuries that include:biceps tendonitis/tendinitis (inflammed tendon).biceps tendinosis (non-inflammed degenerative tendon).biceps tenosynovitis (inflammed tendon s