by loudcanvas | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common cause of lower back and leg pain, especially in adults over 60. It involves narrowing of the spinal canal and/or intervertebral foramina in the lumbar spine leading to compression or irritation of the exiting nerve roots most...
by loudcanvas | Feb 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
C5-6 radiculopathy occurs when the cervical (neck) nerve roots at the C5 and C6 levels are irritated or compressed as they exit between the C5–C6 vertebrae. These nerve roots connect to nerves and muscles of the shoulder, arm, and upper thoracic areas. Patterns of...
by loudcanvas | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction involves the temporomandibular joints — the hinge joints that connect your mandible (lower jaw) to the temporal bones of the skull — as well as the masticatory muscles (like the masseter, temporalis, medial and lateral...
by loudcanvas | May 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Chronic neck pain is more than just discomfort—it can have a broader impact on overall health, including breathing efficiency. A 2014 study titled “The Effect of Thoracic Joint Mobilization and Self-Stretching Exercise on Pulmonary Function of Patients with...
by loudcanvas | May 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Pain along the outer side of the elbow is colloquially called ‘tennis elbow’ but this condition can develop from many different types of activities other than athletics. This pain is commonly brought on through repetitive tasks especially involving gripping and...
