Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae that help with mobility ...

Get ready to reconsider everything you thought you knew about back surgery. New advances in ultrasonic surgical tools by pioneer Dr. Dilan Ellegala have opened up new possibilities for those with back ...

The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerves and cells that extends from the lower portion of the brain to the lower back. Spinal cord functions include carrying signals between the brain and the rest ...

If you've ever tweaked your back deadlifting, running, or working out in general, you've discovered that even a minor back injury will sideline your fitness for weeks. While paying attention to proper ...

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is defined as damage to the spinal cord (Fig. 1) that temporarily or permanently causes changes in its function. SCI is divided into traumatic and non-traumatic aetiologies 1.

Common types of spine surgery include laminectomy, vertebroplasty, and spinal fusion. Certain procedures are better suited for certain types of damage. There are many types of spine surgery, but most ...

Neural foraminal stenosis occurs when the space a spinal nerve travels through narrows, causing nerve irritation and ...

If you’re relatively active, you’ve likely had an acute injury at some point in your life. Although the severity of injuries vastly differ, the associated pain often refers to a specific joint or bone ...

Yoga improves flexibility and spinal mobility, while Pilates strengthens deep core muscles for stability. A spine surgeon explains how each supports long-term spinal health (Image: Pexels) Taking care ...