“With Spinal fusion, the spine is stabilised. We prevent further nerve compression. Weakness at any point along the spine can exert pressure on the spinal cord or the nerves branching off it.

Tarlov cysts, also called perineural or sacral cysts, are pockets of fluid that form around the nerves that make up your spinal cord. Most often, you will find cysts on your sacrum or lower back area.

Nerves extend from your brain and spinal cord, sending important messages throughout your body. If you have a pinched nerve (nerve compression), your body may send you warning signals, such as pain.

Active lifestyles may help nerves to heal after spinal injuries Date: April 10, 2019 Source: Imperial College London Summary: Leading an active lifestyle may increase the likelihood of damaged ...

The drug works by releasing nerve fibers that have become trapped in scar tissue after a spinal cord injury, Silver says. "Now we've got something that might work in people," though it hasn't been ...

Getting your spine crushed doesn’t have to mean paralysis. In fact, there is new evidence that nerves in the spine can regrow and be rerouted around damaged areas to connect with the brain ...