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

Ryan Smith was 23 when he felt a pop in his back while performing a heavy dead lift at the gym. That pop led to an immediate, ...

Chronic spinal stenosis affects millions of people worldwide, causing debilitating pain, numbness, and mobility limitations that can severely impact quality of life. This condition occurs when the ...

Ehsan Jazini, MD, performed the first two-level lumbar disc replacement combining the TOPS spine system. He performed the milestone case at Reston (Va.) Hospital at L4-L5 and L5-S1, according to a Nov ...

Background Lumbar disc herniation has a prevalence of up to 58% in the athletic population. Lumbar discectomy is a common surgical procedure to alleviate pain and disability in athletes. We ...

Stand straight, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides. Keeping your elbows totally straight and maintaining tension throughout your arm, squeeze your raise your shoulders towards your ears. At ...

System Approach Gains Traction Among Employers Addressing Musculoskeletal Health Costs and Worker Productivity ...

Objectives We aimed to investigate which prevention strategies for low back pain (LBP) are most effective. Design We completed a Bayesian network meta-analysis to summarise the comparative ...

Lower back pain is one of the most ubiquitous health complaints in the world. In fact, the World Health Organization says that low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide—but ...

The first exercise in Husain's routine draws on a technique called nerve flossing, which helps ease strain—and pain—around ...