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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

American golfer Justin Thomas, ranked eighth in the world, has undergone back surgery for a herniated disc, which will ...

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, ...

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 ...

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) ...