Understanding the spine and what causes back and neck pain The spine is an intricate and fragile structure. It is comprised of 25 joints that connect to 33 individual bones called vertebrae. There are 7 cervical (neck) vertebrae, 12 thoracic (mid-back) vertebrae, and 5 lumbar (low back) vertebrae. The rest of the lower vertebrae in…
Neck
Back doing what I love after surgery
Experienced surgeons in Missoula, Montana Surgery is a big decision no matter what the injury is. With some acute injuries the decision is easier because surgery is the only option for an optimal recovery, for example rotator cuff repair, ACL reconstruction, or a complex bone fracture. Other joint pain may be chronic, which means that…
Neck and Arm Pain
Causes of Neck Pain and Arm Pain: Neck pain can be caused by a variety of issues, but most are due to normal aging. The neck is made up of seven bones stacked on top of each other, with cushioning discs in between each bone, and two small joints in the back of the neck…
