Have you been living with persistent back or neck pain, wondering what’s really causing it and whether it can be treated? At Arête Health Group, you’re cared for as a whole person, because your spine health affects how you move, feel, and live every day.
Spine Conditions & Disorders
Neck Pain
Neck pain often stems from muscle strain, poor posture, or spinal conditions that affect the cervical spine. It can also cause stiffness, headaches, and limited movement, sometimes radiating into the shoulders or arms when nerves become compressed or irritated.
Spinal Fractures
Spinal fractures occur when one or more vertebrae break due to trauma, osteoporosis, or disease. These fractures can lead to severe pain, instability, and even nerve damage, depending on their location and severity within the spine.
Spinal Tumors
Spinal tumors are abnormal growths within or around the spine that may be either benign or malignant. They can press on the nerves or the spinal cord, leading to pain, neurological symptoms, and changes in mobility or function.
Kyphosis
Kyphosis is an excessive forward curvature of the upper spine, creating a rounded or hunched appearance. It can develop from factors such as poor posture, developmental issues, or degenerative conditions, sometimes leading to discomfort, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that can affect spinal joints, particularly in the neck. Chronic inflammation may lead to pain, stiffness, and instability, potentially impacting nerve function and overall spinal alignment over time.
Sciatic Nerve Pain
Sciatic nerve pain, or sciatica, occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed or irritated, often by a disc-related issue. It causes sharp, radiating pain from the lower back down the leg, and is sometimes accompanied by numbness or weakness.
Cervical Disc Herniation
A cervical disc herniation occurs when the soft inner material of a spinal disc in your neck pushes through its outer layer. This can place direct pressure on nearby nerves, leading to persistent neck pain, radiating arm pain, tingling, numbness, or muscle weakness.
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Lumbar disc herniation occurs in the lower back when a disc shifts or ruptures, compressing the nearby nerves. It commonly causes lower back pain, sciatica, and leg symptoms, which can impact mobility and your ability to sit, stand, or walk comfortably.
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that develops during growth, often without a known cause. It can progress gradually over time and affect posture, balance, and, in severe cases, lung or heart function.
Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
Adult degenerative scoliosis develops due to age-related wear and tear on the spine. As discs and joints deteriorate over time, the spine may curve, leading to back pain, stiffness, and nerve compression symptoms that can affect mobility.
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the spine, especially the sacroiliac joints, where the spine meets the pelvis. It causes persistent lower back pain and stiffness that’s often worse in the morning or after rest.
Lumbar Stenosis
Lumbar stenosis occurs when the spinal canal in your lower back narrows, most often due to disc degeneration, thickened ligaments, or arthritic joint changes. This compresses the spinal nerves, leading to leg pain, heaviness, cramping, numbness, or weakness.
Myelopathy
Myelopathy occurs when the spinal cord becomes compressed, most commonly in the cervical spine. This disrupts nerve signals, leading to symptoms such as hand clumsiness, difficulty with fine motor tasks, balance issues, leg weakness, and changes in gait.
Spinal Conditions in Children
Spinal conditions in children can include scoliosis, congenital spinal abnormalities present at birth, and developmental disorders that affect spinal growth. Early evaluation allows for close monitoring and timely treatment, which can guide proper spinal development.
Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome
Sacroiliac joint syndrome occurs when the joints connecting your lower spine to your pelvis become inflamed or move abnormally. This dysfunction can cause deep, aching pain in the lower back, buttocks, or hips, sometimes radiating into the groin or thigh.
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebra slips forward over the one beneath it due to age-related degeneration, a stress fracture, or instability. This can narrow the spinal canal or the openings for nerves, causing lower back pain, stiffness, and nerve-related symptoms.
Spondylosis
Spondylosis is a degenerative condition caused by age-related wear and tear, including disc dehydration, loss of disc height, and the formation of bone spurs. These can stiffen the spine and narrow spaces where nerves travel, leading to chronic neck or back pain.
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When’s the last time you saw a provider who truly understood how your spine condition affects your everyday life? At Arête Health Group in Paramus, you’re never just another case: you’re known and cared for with intention. Our providers take the time to understand your symptoms, goals, and lifestyle, and to curate a personalized treatment plan. Schedule your consultation today to explore advanced, compassionate spine treatments tailored to you.
