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Joints and Spinal Cord

Last Updated: March 2024

It's not uncommon to have aches and pains in our bones, joints, and muscles. They may be caused by everyday wear and tear, overuse, or aging. Or they may be a result of injury or illness. Learn more in this section.

Hip Injuries & Problems

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger
Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older
Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older

Spinal Cord Injury and Recovery

Mobility After a Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Injury: Adapting Your Home
Spinal Cord Injury: Abdominal Thrust Assist (Assisted Cough)
Spinal Cord Injury: Autonomic Dysreflexia
Spinal Cord Injury: Safe Transfers To or From a Wheelchair
Spinal Cord Injury: Talking With Your Partner About Sex
Spinal Cord Injury: Your Rehabilitation Team

Back Problems and Injuries

Back Problems and Injuries
Back Problems: Proper Lifting
Severity of Back Injuries

Degenerative Disc Diseases

Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Brace (Orthotic) Treatment for Scoliosis
Cervical Spinal Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery?
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Risk Factors
Scoliosis In Adults
Spinal Curves in Scoliosis
Steroid-Induced Osteoporosis

Healthy Posture

Moving From Sitting to Standing
Posture: Standing and Walking
Proper Back Posture (Neutral Spine)
Proper Sitting for a Healthy Back
Returning to Work With Low Back Pain

Joint Problems and Injuries

Debridement for Rotator Cuff Disorders
Golfer's Elbow
Knee Problems and Injuries
Osteochondritis Dissecans of a Joint
Patellar Subluxation
Rotator Cuff Disorders
Spasticity
Tennis Elbow

Jaw Disorders

Bruxism and Temporomandibular Disorders
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Temporomandibular Disorders: Having Good Body Mechanics

Juvenile Joint Diseases

Spina Bifida
Spondyloarthropathies

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