The spinal cord runs through a bony canal formed by the vertebrae. In the thoracic region, this canal is relatively narrow and the cord has a modest blood supply
Cervical myelopathy occurs when the spinal cord in the neck becomes compressed, impacting its function. The most common cause is degenerative change due to age.
Scoliosis is a three-dimensional deformity. Rather than a simple sideways bend, the spine also rotates. This rotation often causes rib prominence or uneven waist and shoulders, which is often the first thing a patient or parent notices.
The spine contains a bony canal that protects the nerves travelling from the brain to the rest of the body. Age-related wear, thickened ligaments, enlarged joints, bone spurs, or a bulging disc can reduce the space inside this canal.
Neck pain treatment is not a single procedure. It is a staged approach to identifying the source of pain in the cervical spine, the seven vertebrae of the neck
Back pain treatment is not a single procedure. It is a stepped pathway that may include self-management advice, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, pain-relieving medication.
