People with degenerative disk disease should avoid slouching and a sedentary lifestyle. They should also refrain from exercise or activities that are high impact or involve heavy lifting. The backbone ...

Explore why the term 'slipped disc' is misleading. Learn about herniated discs, causes, treatment options, and spine health ...

Landmark biomechanical study shows AxioMed's viscoelastic lumbar disc is the first implant to replicate the natural mechanical behaviors of a human disc, unlocking a new era of motion-preserving spine ...

Karin Wuertz-Kozak described her lab test equipment as a gym for cells. Stretching and compressions tests using bioreactors—her lab equipment—can make a difference in understanding how cells respond ...

Human trials have shown that hydrogel injections are a promising, effective treatment for chronic lower back pain caused by degenerative disc disease (DDD). The treatment is far less invasive than ...

I can sense the fear and trepidation when patients ask me what I think the problem is after I’ve examined their low back or neck. “Is it the disc?” they say, hoping I won’t say yes. It’s almost as if ...

BENSALEM, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- The spine is a very complex structure that makes every other body movement possible. When it's not functioning properly, it's hard for you to function. Fortunately, ...

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons why patients visit their primary care providers. In recent years, it is also a major cause of disability and missed days of work. There are a variety ...

Findings from an interim analysis showed CELZ-201-DDT statistically significantly reduced pain and improved mobility in patients with chronic lower back pain. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...

Rochester Institute of Technology researchers are improving non-invasive treatment options for degenerative disc disease, an ailment that impacts 3 million adults yearly in the U.S., according to the ...