Downward-facing dog is a foundational staple in any vinyasa yoga class. While it may seem like a simple full-body stretch, ...

Metal rods, screws, resins or bone grafts have traditionally been the options for patients facing spinal fusion surgery, but a team of engineers at the University of Missouri are working to change ...

Spinal degeneration is an unavoidable part of aging. For some, it leads to compression of the spinal cord which can cause problems with dexterity, numbness in the hands, the ability to walk, and in ...

Surgery for spinal stenosis of the neck aims to relieve compression and improve symptoms. Spinal stenosis is a compression of nerves in the spine. The condition most commonly affects the lumbar spine, ...

Golfer Tiger Woods, 49, underwent successful lumbar disc replacement surgery in New York to treat a collapsed disc in his ...

Back surgeries to address age-related pain in older adults aren’t just risky, they're expensive too, according to a recent study from the Lown Institute.

Back decompression aims to relieve back pain by taking pressure off compressed spinal discs. There are surgical and nonsurgical methods of back decompression. Nonsurgical therapy includes spinal ...

Your spinal cord runs all the way down from the base of the brain to the lower back. The spinal canal, which consists of tissues, cartilage, and bone, covers the spinal cord and is tasked with ...