The human spine is a complex, flexible system made up of vertebrae, sacrum and tailbone. Between the vertebrae are pads called discs that take the shock from daily activities. The spine is the support system for the body, but its delicate design can result in many problems. The most common issue for adults is herniated or “slipped” discs, which happens when there is a tear in the disc. The rupture can cause pain, numbness, and weakness. While a herniated disc most often occurs in the lumbar spine, it can also happen in the cervical and thoracic areas. Other spinal problems include arthritis, called spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, osteoporosis, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, kyphosis and trauma resulting in breaks in the vertebrae. 

Mecklenburg Radiology Associates’ specialty trained musculoskeletal radiologists can diagnose and treat many conditions through minimally invasive procedures and pain management therapies. 

The human spine is a complex, flexible system made up of vertebrae, sacrum and tailbone. Between the vertebrae are pads called discs that take the shock from daily activities. The spine is the support system for the body, but its delicate design can result in many problems. The most common issue for adults is herniated or “slipped” discs, which happens when there is a tear in the disc. The rupture can cause pain, numbness, and weakness. While a herniated disc most often occurs in the lumbar spine, it can also happen in the cervical and thoracic areas. Other spinal problems include arthritis, called spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, osteoporosis, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, kyphosis and trauma resulting in breaks in the vertebrae. 

Mecklenburg Radiology Associates’ specialty trained musculoskeletal radiologists can diagnose and treat many conditions through minimally invasive procedures and pain management therapies.