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

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

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

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

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

Facet Joint PainWhat is Facet Joint Pain? Facet joint pain is also commonly referred to as facet joint syndrome, facet joint disease, facet joint sprain but essentially it is the pain caused by a facet joint injury.Your facet joints (also known

What is Shoulder Tendinopathy?(aliases: tendinitis, tendonitis, rotator cuff tear)Because inflammation is not always present in tendon injuries, especially chronic tendon injuries, the term shoulder tendinopathy is used to describe the full spectr

Bulging DiscWhat is a Bulging Disc? A bulging disc injury is a common spine injury sustained to your spine's intervertebral disc. It can occur in your lumbar spine (lower back), thoracic spine (upper and mid-back) or your cervical spine (neck).