Tarlov cysts, also known as perineural cysts or sacral nerve root cysts, are tiny sacs filled with cerebrospinal fluid that develop on nerve roots in your spine. While they can be found anywhere along your spine, they’re most often found in the sacrum, the...
If you think you’re the only one with a sore neck, think again. In the United States, 20-50% of the population experiences neck pain at some point every year. That’s because, like it or not, our lifestyle makes us prone to developing (but hopefully not becoming) a...
According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017, which looked at people in 195 countries around the world, back pain is the leading cause of disability, with women more likely to suffer with it than men. And both the National Institute of Neurological Disorders...
A subdural hematoma, also known as a subdural hemorrhage, is a collection of blood that builds up between the inside of the skull and the brain tissue. It happens when a blood vessel bursts or tears and blood builds up under the dura mater, which is the outermost...
