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Spine, Neck & Back Conditions
Expert care for a range of conditions, from acute issues to chronic diseases and more.
How do spine, neck & back injuries usually occur?
Spine, neck, and back pain can result from various causes, including accidents, falls, lifting heavy objects, or age-related changes in the spine. Acute or chronic back pain can be debilitating and interfere with daily life.
Acute Conditions
- Back Fractures or Breaks: Often caused by severe trauma, these injuries require immediate attention.
- Neck Fractures: Significant trauma can cause neck fractures, requiring immediate medical intervention.
- Herniated Discs: These occur when the inner gel of a disc pushes through the outer layer, causing pain and nerve compression.
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Chronic Conditions
- Ankylosing Spondylitis: A form of arthritis that affects the spine.
- Arthritic Back Pain: Chronic arthritis can cause persistent back pain.
- Lumbar Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back.
- Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of spaces within the spine.
- Degenerative Disc Disease: Wear and tear on spinal discs leading to pain.
Other Conditions
- Sciatica: Pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, often due to a herniated disc or bone spur.
- Cervical Radiculopathy: Caused by chronic disc herniation or bone spurs in the neck, leading to radiating pain. Surgical decompression is often needed.
- Congenital Torticollis (Twisted Neck): Present from birth, this condition involves abnormal muscle contractions that cause the neck to twist. Surgery corrects muscle alignment to restore normal neck function.
At Synergy Health Partners in Metro Detroit, our expert spine surgeons are dedicated to providing advanced surgical care tailored to your specific condition. We aim to alleviate pain, restore function, and help you return to a pain-free, active lifestyle.
How do spine, neck & back injuries usually occur?
Spine, neck, and back pain can result from various causes, including accidents, falls, lifting heavy objects, or age-related changes in the spine. Acute or chronic back pain can be debilitating and interfere with daily life.
Acute Conditions
- Back Fractures or Breaks: Often caused by severe trauma, these injuries require immediate attention.
- Neck Fractures: Significant trauma can cause neck fractures, requiring immediate medical intervention.
- Herniated Discs: These occur when the inner gel of a disc pushes through the outer layer, causing pain and nerve compression.
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Chronic Conditions
- Ankylosing Spondylitis: A form of arthritis that affects the spine.
- Arthritic Back Pain: Chronic arthritis can cause persistent back pain.
- Lumbar Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back.
- Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of spaces within the spine.
- Degenerative Disc Disease: Wear and tear on spinal discs leading to pain.
Other Conditions
- Sciatica: Pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, often due to a herniated disc or bone spur.
- Cervical Radiculopathy: Caused by chronic disc herniation or bone spurs in the neck, leading to radiating pain. Surgical decompression is often needed.
- Congenital Torticollis (Twisted Neck): Present from birth, this condition involves abnormal muscle contractions that cause the neck to twist. Surgery corrects muscle alignment to restore normal neck function.
At Synergy Health Partners in Metro Detroit, our expert spine surgeons are dedicated to providing advanced surgical care tailored to your specific condition. We aim to alleviate pain, restore function, and help you return to a pain-free, active lifestyle.
Common Spine, Neck & Back Issues Treated at Synergy Health Partners
Understanding the Anatomy of the Back
The back is composed of several structures working together to support the body. Issues with any of these structures can cause back pain.
Regions of The Spine
- Cervical Spine
- Thoracic Spine
- Lumbar Spine
- Sacrum and Coccyx
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Parts of the Spine & Back
- Vertebrae: Protect the spinal cord.
- Spinal Cord: Bundle of nerves.
- Intervertebral Discs: Cushion-like pads between vertebrae.
- Ligaments: Hold the vertebrae in place.
- Tendons: Connect muscles to bones.
- Muscles: Support and move the spine and upper body.
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Who Gets Back Pain?
Almost everyone will experience back pain at some point. Risk factors include:
- Fitness Level: Weak back and stomach muscles can contribute to pain.
- Weight Gain: Obesity can stress the back.
- Job-Related Risks: Jobs that involve heavy lifting or prolonged sitting.
- Stress Level: Poor sleep, depression, or anxiety can worsen back pain.
- Age: More common after age 45.
- Heredity: Genetic factors in back pain disorders.
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Types of Back Pain
- Acute Back Pain: Lasts a few days to weeks.
- Subacute Back Pain: Lasts 4 to 12 weeks.
- Chronic Back Pain: Lasts longer than 12 weeks.
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Symptoms of Back Pain
- Pain intensity varies.
- Radiating pain to buttocks, legs, or abdomen.
- Increased pain with movement or rest.
- Stiffness, especially in the morning.
- Numbness or weakness in legs or feet.
Causes of Back Pain
- Mechanical/Structural Problems: Issues with spine, discs, muscles, ligaments, or tendons.
- Inflammatory Conditions: Arthritis of the spine.
- Other Medical Conditions: Osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, kidney stones, infections, tumors, pregnancy.
When to See a Doctor
- Pain persists beyond a few weeks.
- Numbness, tingling, severe pain, fever, unexplained weight loss, trouble urinating, or weakness.
At Synergy Health Partners in Metro Detroit, our expert spine surgeons are dedicated to providing advanced surgical care tailored to your specific condition. We aim to alleviate pain, restore function, and help you return to a pain-free, active lifestyle.
Understanding the Anatomy of the Back
The back is composed of several structures working together to support the body. Issues with any of these structures can cause back pain.
Regions of The Spine
- Cervical Spine
- Thoracic Spine
- Lumbar Spine
- Sacrum and Coccyx
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Parts of the Spine & Back
- Vertebrae: Protect the spinal cord.
- Spinal Cord: Bundle of nerves.
- Intervertebral Discs: Cushion-like pads between vertebrae.
- Ligaments: Hold the vertebrae in place.
- Tendons: Connect muscles to bones.
- Muscles: Support and move the spine and upper body.
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Who Gets Back Pain?
Almost everyone will experience back pain at some point. Risk factors include:
- Fitness Level: Weak back and stomach muscles can contribute to pain.
- Weight Gain: Obesity can stress the back.
- Job-Related Risks: Jobs that involve heavy lifting or prolonged sitting.
- Stress Level: Poor sleep, depression, or anxiety can worsen back pain.
- Age: More common after age 45.
- Heredity: Genetic factors in back pain disorders.
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Types of Back Pain
- Acute Back Pain: Lasts a few days to weeks.
- Subacute Back Pain: Lasts 4 to 12 weeks.
- Chronic Back Pain: Lasts longer than 12 weeks.
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Symptoms of Back Pain
- Pain intensity varies.
- Radiating pain to buttocks, legs, or abdomen.
- Increased pain with movement or rest.
- Stiffness, especially in the morning.
- Numbness or weakness in legs or feet.
Causes of Back Pain
- Mechanical/Structural Problems: Issues with spine, discs, muscles, ligaments, or tendons.
- Inflammatory Conditions: Arthritis of the spine.
- Other Medical Conditions: Osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, kidney stones, infections, tumors, pregnancy.
When to See a Doctor
- Pain persists beyond a few weeks.
- Numbness, tingling, severe pain, fever, unexplained weight loss, trouble urinating, or weakness.
At Synergy Health Partners in Metro Detroit, our expert spine surgeons are dedicated to providing advanced surgical care tailored to your specific condition. We aim to alleviate pain, restore function, and help you return to a pain-free, active lifestyle.
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