Reports on Spinal Diseases
Spinal disease refers to a condition impairing the backbone. It also refers to any disease of the spinal column that results from the aging process and wear and tear that occurs to the bone and soft tissues of the spine. Some of these diseases include Spinal stenosis, Scoliosis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal tumors, Cervical or Lumbar Radiculopathy, Chronic back pain etc. They are usually caused by aging, but may also be the result of tumors, infections or arthritis. Degenerative spine disease is a major cause of chronic disability in the adult population. Spinal degeneration is a normal part of aging, and neck and back pain are one of life's most common problems. Treatment options include physical therapy to strengthen back and abdominal muscles and increase flexibility. Medications can provide relief from mild symptoms. There are many potential sources of pain. Pain can originate from bone, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, and intervertebral disks as well as other paravertebral tissues. These treatments may include exercise to increase flexibility and muscle strength, braces or medication. Journal of Spine & Neurosurgery emerges as a best indexed journal with impact factor compared to other competitive journals focusing especially on topics related to spine & neurosurgery by bringing up the recent research to global scientific community through its publications.