Two types of back injury are spondylolisthesis and cervical radiculopathy. Both have their own set of symptoms, causes, and treatments. The spine, or backbone, is made up of a column of 33 bones ...

Each type comes with its own risks and benefits. Spinal fusion. This is the most common surgery for chronic nonspecific back pain with degenerative changes. The doctor will join spinal bones ...

The neck is made up of seven stacked bones — the cervical vertebrae. The cervical disks lie between these bones, acting as shock absorbers and allowing for flexibility in the neck. Uncovertebral ...