The disc serves as a shock absorber between ... such as injections or surgery for your lumbar spine. Understanding the basic anatomy of the five lumbar bones that make up your low back can help ...

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD The lumbosacral joint, also called L5-S1, is a term used to describe a part of the ...

Lumbar stenosis is a common spinal condition that affects millions of people, particularly older adults. It occurs when the spinal canal located in the lower back experiences narrowing, putting ...

A bulging disc in the neck occurs when the gel-like center of a spinal disc protrudes into the spinal cord. This can cause pain in the neck, shoulders, arms, and back. Certain exercises or ...

This text highlights the value of a multidisciplinary approach to the complexity of thoracic spine pain. Contributions from anatomy, pathology, chiropractic, osteopathy, and physiotherapy are ...

Patients having two-level cervical disc replacement tended to have fewer postoperative complications compared to those having ...

Disc replacement technology is evolving, and Todd Lanman, MD, said he’s interested in developments that affect the longevity ...