by Dr. Yael Kantor | Oct 27, 2021 | Pain
Our spine is made up of several vertebrae segments lined one on top of the other around the spinal cord with its nerves and discs in between each one for mobility. The discs have 2 layers. The outer layer is strong and protects the inner layer. The inner layer is...
by Dr. Yael Kantor | Oct 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Mid-back pain is the pain felt in and around the thoracic spine. When this pain extends for longer than 3 months, it is called chronic mid-back pain.The most common symptoms of Chronic mid back pain (CMBP) include muscle spasms, burning or tingling sensations,...
by Dr. Yael Kantor | Aug 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Neuropathy, sometimes called peripheral neuropathy, refers to the issues caused by the pinching of or damage to the nerves branching from the spine to the rest of the body (peripheral nervous system). The symptoms could include: Numbness, pain, stinging, electric...
by Dr. Yael Kantor | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
We, humans, have spines. These spines of ours have nerves going through them to the rest of our bodies to ensure sensations, guiding of activities, thinking, etc. Our spines are segmented with each segment called a vertebra stacked atop each other. Now, we have the...
by Dr. Yael Kantor | Jul 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
A spinal disc refers to the disc which contains another layer of the fluid-filled sac that is between the vertebrae that provide cushion for the vertebrae, absorbs most of the shock from the vertebrae, allows enough space for movement of the nerves going from the...
