Synovial Cyst
A ganglion (tissue mass) of the adjacent joint, caused by leakage of fluid from the joint into the surrounding tissue
Sympathetic Nerves
Part of the autonomic nervous system and located on the front surface of the spinal column.
Suboccipital Nerve
The first spinal nerve, exits the spinal cord between the skull and the first cervical vertebra.
Sudomotor
Relating to the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands to activity
Strains
An injury to a muscle or tendon in which the muscle fibers tear as a result of overstretching
Stellate Ganglion
A sympathetic ganglion formed by the fusion of the inferior cervical ganglion and the first thoracic ganglion
Sprains
An injury to ligaments that is caused by being stretched beyond their normal capacity
Sports Injuries
Injuries that occur to athletes participating in sporting events. In many cases, these types of injuries are due to overuse of a part of the body when participating in a certain activity
Spondylosis
A condition related to degeneration of bone that ultimately results in narrowing.
Spondylolysis
Defect in the connection between vertebrae that can lead to small stress fractures (breaks) in the vertebrae