Many ligaments, or bands of connective tissue, wrap around the spinal column and connect its vertebrae. They also prevent excessive movement that could damage the spinal column. Intervertebral ...

Spinal disks are rubbery pads between the vertebrae, the specialized bones that make up the spinal column. Doctors call ... and are held in place by the ligaments connecting the spinal bones ...

So, what is low back strain? A series of muscles and ligaments in your back hold the bones of your spinal column in place. You can strain these muscles by stretching them too far, causing tiny ...

The “C” stands for “cervical.” Many ligaments, or bands of connective tissue, wrap around the spinal column and connect its vertebrae (like “sticky” rubber-bands). These ligaments also ...

This part of the spine provides an attachment area for different muscles, ligaments ... spinal cord from damage. The vertebrae of the spine stack on top of each other to form the vertebral column.

The anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments and the ligamentum flavum ... and pathologic vertebral compression fracture, the spinal column becomes unstable, leading to more severe back ...

Ligament augmentation has specifically been studied as a way to prevent proximal junctional kyphosis—a common complication after spinal deformity surgeries in which the vertebral column or spine ...

“We’ve developed an implant that recreates all functions of the posterior spinal column, where there are important joints, ligaments and bony structures that provide control over twisting, bending and ...

Stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces in your spine that puts pressure on the spinal column’s nerves ... thickening ligaments in the back, herniated spinal disks, injuries to the spine and ...

All along the spine, there are ligaments and tendons that keep your spine aligned, protect it from injury and allow for stability. Inside the spinal canal is the spinal cord, a column of nerve ...