Question 1

degenerative changes seen throughout the thoracic spine w disc space narrowing & osteophyte formation. + compression deformity of t12. in pain! help!

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Sounds like: you may be suffering from Osteoporosis. You need to see a Spine specialist for complete evaluation ands a referral to Physical Therapy which offers your best path to recovery!

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DrZ

Question 2

does yoga help spine deformity?

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No: It can help condition and relax some of your back muscles. It may even help your flexibility, strength, and allow for better concentration, possibly improved posture, and could lead to development of better breathing techniques. But it does not affect or improve spinal deformity in any way.

Question 3

is there any truth in people who have open growth plates don't have spine compression that makes them shorter throughout the day?

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Gravity.: Everyone gets a bit shorter at the end of the standing day related to the compressive effects of gravity.  The effect is small and in someone who is actively growing that shrinking might be non detectable.

Question 4

cervical spine compression of nerve?

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Radiculopathy: Typically you will feel referred, burning, radicular pain in a dermatomal distribution, depending upon which nerve root is being compressed.

Question 5

compression fractures in spine, what to do?

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Many options: From bracing to medication management to vertebroplasty. Interventional pain techniques can help with pain. Bracing can help with pain as well as prevention. Work on correcting osteoporosis as much as possible. Consider physical therapy as well. I hope that helps!

Question 6

why is my upper spine curved and in pain? i have researched and cannot find any examples of my specific deformity/symptoms. (not kyphosis or lordosis)

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: This sounds like something that should be checked out with your doctor and possibly a specialist.  Especially if you are having pain.  Pain is your body's way of asking for help.

Question 7

what is the usual cause of compression fractures in the spine?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis: The usual cause of compression fractures in the spine is osteoporosis -- low bone mass that usually occurs after menopause in women but it can occur in men after testosterone levels have dropped or for anyone on certain medications that interfer with bone metabolism.  Adequate intake of calcium and vitamin d along with exercise can slow progression but one should check with their physician.

Question 8

what is the treatment for compression of the spine in thoracic area of back?

Accepted Answer

Compression?: If you mean a vertebral compression fracture, vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty are the best available threatments.

Question 9

46 yrs, female, runner dx'd with grade 2 spondylolisthesis at l4-5 but due 2 cord compression @ c-5/6/7 insist asymptomatic c-spine surgery 1st. idea?

Accepted Answer

C Spine first: The C Spine pathology is the most serious for long term disability. Once that is corrected the address the L-Spine issues

Question 10

i've had a ct scan of my head and a mri of my neck and head. they were fine. also had a x-ray of my c spine and it showed a possible deformity. symptoms are getting worst , can barely walk now. very off balance. life threatening?

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Second opinion: Not normal, and so it very much comes down to specific diagnosis.  Some conditions are easily senn in structural studies such as an MRI or ct scan, but some are not seen on tests like that.  ALS is one example.  Make sure you are seeing a neurologist and consider a second opinion if there is not any progress toward a diagnosis made.

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Degenerative changes seen throughout the thoracic spine w disc space narrowing & osteophyte formation. + compression deformity of t12. in pain! help!

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Does yoga help spine deformity?

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Is there any truth in people who have open growth plates don't have spine compression that makes them shorter throughout the day?

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Cervical spine compression of nerve?

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Compression fractures in spine, what to do?

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Why is my upper spine curved and in pain? i have researched and cannot find any examples of my specific deformity/symptoms. (not kyphosis or lordosis)

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What is the usual cause of compression fractures in the spine?

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What is the treatment for compression of the spine in thoracic area of back?

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46 yrs, female, runner dx'd with grade 2 spondylolisthesis at l4-5 but due 2 cord compression @ c-5/6/7 insist asymptomatic c-spine surgery 1st. idea?

A member asked:

I've had a ct scan of my head and a mri of my neck and head. they were fine. also had a x-ray of my c spine and it showed a possible deformity. symptoms are getting worst , can barely walk now. very off balance. life threatening?

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