A tumor is defined as the growth of tissue in or on the body which is caused by unregulated cell reproduction. Tumors of the spine are relatively rare, and are often caused by cancers that began elsewhere in the body. Below is a helpful guide to spinal tumors along with common symptoms and treatments. Tumors…
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Recovering from Spinal Trauma
According to the World Health Organization, each year between 250,000 and 500,000 people around the world suffer from a spinal cord injury, which can leave the person facing a lifetime of debilitating pain. Because the spinal cord transmits information from the brain to the rest of the body, trauma to the spine can cause temporary…