While the source of back pain – including pain radiating down from the back into the buttocks and lower extremities – can be difficult to diagnose, there are a number of signs and symptoms that may ...

This content was created by our physicians and experts. Decompression neck surgery for patients with spinal stenosis A cervical laminectomy removes small bony structures (the spinous process and ...

Neurosurgeon Dr. Scott Glickman joins Total Spine and Orthopedics, specializing in minimally invasive procedures. Chris Delaney is promoted to senior vice president at Acara Solutions. SwiftPaws ...

That, then, will affect your spine and lower back and cause back pain, Dr. Fu says. What qualifies as a “slight” heel? Bryon Butts, DPM, a doctor of podiatric medicine at Performance Footcare ...

Medicare coverage includes common types of back surgeries like discectomy, laminectomy, and spinal fusion, but patients should confirm with their doctor that their specific procedure is covered.

Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves more attention—and how to strengthen it. Lower back pain is often ...

What is an acute spinal cord injury? Your spine is made of many bones called vertebrae. Your spinal cord runs downward through a canal in the center of these bones. The spinal cord is a bundle of ...

Perineural cysts known popularly by the eponym Tarlov cysts appear on dorsal nerve roots commonly in the sacral spine.1 These are a radiological diagnosis with MRI being the gold standard imaging.

Progression can lead to serious complications, including spinal deformities and fractures.” The good news is, if you stick to the treatment recommended by your doctor, you should be able to ...

Doctors told a U.K. woman she’s at risk of developing a rare spinal condition due to a yoga pose she did years ago, according to news agency SWNS. Terrilyn Griffiths, 44, from Lowestoft ...

The vertebral column, or backbone, is made up of 33 vertebrae that are separated by spongy disks. The spine is divided into 4 areas: Cervical spine. The first 7 vertebrae, located in the neck Thoracic ...

Michael Boros, 77, of East Fallowfield died Friday at a hospital after the crash, which occurred shortly before 5 p.m., Delaware State Police said. Troopers said a black Toyota Prius driven by ...