by ctw@calvinwilkins.com | May 18, 2026
Facet Joint Overview This condition is a deterioration of the facet joints, which help stabilize the spine and limit excessive motion.The facet joints are lined with cartilage and surrounded by a lubricating capsule that enables the vertebrae to bend and twist. Joint...
by ctw@calvinwilkins.com | May 18, 2026
What is a Bulging Disc? Quite simply put, a bulging disc is a bulge in the outer layer of a vertebral disc. A disc bulge happens when the outer shell of a spinal disc weakens to the point where pressure causes it to bulge. Not all disc bulges will actually cause...
by ctw@calvinwilkins.com | May 18, 2026
What is Cervical Radiculopathy? Cervical radiculopathy is not a specific condition but refers to chronic injuries of the spinal nerve roots caused by nerve compression, or irritation that has been left untreated. Radiculopathy is the term used to describe symptoms in...
by ctw@calvinwilkins.com | May 18, 2026
What is a Cervicogenic Headache? Cervicogenic headaches have symptoms of head pain but stem from the neck muscles. It is often a result of a head or neck injury but may also occur in the absence of trauma. The clinical features of cervicogenic headaches may mimic...
by ctw@calvinwilkins.com | May 18, 2026
What is Lumbar Radiculopathy / Sciatica? Lumbar radiculopathy, commonly referred to as sciatica, occurs when nerves in the lower spine become irritated or compressed. This condition often develops as a result of herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spinal...
