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Laminectomy is done to create a space by removing the lamina, which is the back part of the vertebra that covers the spinal canal. Your doctor will also remove bone spurs or other structures that cause spinal stenosis.

Non-surgical spinal decompression therapy is a type of motorized traction that can relieve your back pain due to spinal stenosis. The therapy aims to stretch the spine gently, thereby changing the force and position of the spine. The purpose of therapy is to relieve pain and promote a healing environment for the spine.

A pinched nerve is a nerve under pressure that is a compressed nerve or trapped nerve. Often, this pressure is exerted by the surrounding bones or tissues. The sciatic nerve, when gets compressed, can cause pain through the lower back and into the leg. This condition is known as sciatica.

Pain due to arthritis can affect the daily life. Sometimes, arthritis can affect the heart, eyes, lungs, kidneys and skin apart from the joints. Early treatment is recommended for arthritis because inflammation can often lead to damage in joints.

Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in kids and teenagers are similar. Most children find it difficult to walk, climb stairs, suffer from rashes, feel extreme knee pain, etc. To treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, a team of pediatric rheumatologists, physiotherapists, ophthalmologists, orthopedics, and a pediatric psychiatrist is mainly required.

Our joints have a natural shock absorber called cartilage. Cartilage is smooth, elastic, and rubber-like material that provides cushioning effect to the bones at joints. It reduces the friction between two bones, making them work smoothly. As people age, their joints become stiff and the cartilage becomes more susceptible to wear and tear.

Symptoms of osteoarthritis differ greatly on the basis of its location and severity. The most common symptoms are pain and stiffness. Some other symptoms may develop in time. The complications of osteoarthritis worse and become severe if it is not treated in time. There is a risk of developing gout and chondrocalcinosis.

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. There are various types of arthritis, osteoarthritis being the most common form. Osteoarthritis (OA or degenerative arthritis) is a skeletal complication caused by cartilage loss in a joint. It can occur anywhere in the body, but the most common sites are hips, knees, elbows, and spine.

Thumb arthritis is a condition when cartilage wears away from the ends of the bones that form the joint at the base of the thumb. As a result, bones rub together, creating friction and harm the joint, causing pain and other symptoms.

Physical activities promote healthy joints and healthy body. Arthritis results in joint pain. Doctors therefore recommend weight loss as the first prescribed treatment procedure to reduce arthritis symptoms such as pain in knees and other joints.