Your spine represents a marvel of biological engineering – 33 stacked vertebrae protecting the delicate spinal cord while providing remarkable flexibility and support for your entire body.

The spine is essential for maintaining posture, allowing mobility, and sustaining the body. However, the position in which one sleeps is one of the most underappreciated factors that affects ...

When we are constantly looking at our phones, the natural curve of the neck changes, putting extra strain on the spine. This posture can lead to pain, stiffness, and even long-term damage to the ...

Lower spine pain can develop due to sprains and strains of muscles or changes to the discs in the lower back. Conditions that affect the facet joints of the vertebrae may also cause lower spine pain.

A bruised spine, or spinal contusion, can be a serious injury that may cause disability. It can occur due to trauma damaging the tissue of the spine, resulting in bleeding, inflammation ...

A lab develops brain wave decoder that may help in spinal cord injury rehabilitation. When a person sustains an injury to the spinal cord, the normal communication between the brain and the spinal ...

Spine surgeons discuss what the bill means for their specialty and access to patient care. Note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity. Philip Louie, MD. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) A biomarker based on misfolded alpha-synuclein (αSyn) in cerebrospinal fluid enables early and accurate diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, with sensitivity and ...

A few years ago, word surfaced of a This Is Spinal Tap sequel from original director Rob Reiner, who was set to get the mockumentary band back together. As a result, stars Michael McKean ...

When a person sustains an injury to the spinal cord, the normal communication between the brain and the spinal circuits below the injury are interrupted, resulting in paralysis. Because the brain ...

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A team of researchers at the University of Cincinnati is working on a device they hope will improve the lives of veterans living with spinal cord injuries. Everyday tasks like ...

In a world of sitting at desks and slumping in front of screens, back pain is known to be the most common ailment among Americans. Dr. Arthur L. Jenkins III, a board-certified neurosurgeon in New ...