Spinal Problems



Whiplash is the name given to a type of neck and spinal injury which is been caused by a sudden movement of the head in a backwards, forwards or sideways direction. This movement causes the muscles, tendons and soft tissue in the neck to bend and stretch in an unnatural way. Because the neck is [...]


What causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy?

A genetic defect in the SMN1 gene is the main cause of this rare spinal disorder. This gene encodes the protein SMN, without which the motor neurons cannot thrive. A deficiency of this critical protein caused by this genetic flaw results in the loss of motor neurons. The muscles weaken and slowly but surely waste [...]