We spend hours hunched over phones and computer monitors day in and day out. It’s no surprise we have an epidemic of back ...

The Kizu Spine Belt is a specialized therapeutic device that supports and stabilizes the lower back, targeting the sacroiliac (SI) joints. These joints are crucial for connecting the spine to the ...

The lumbosacral joint, also called L5-S1, is a term used to describe a part of the spine. L5-S1 is the exact spot where the lumbar spine ends and the sacral spine begins. The lumbosacral joint ...

When your mattress is saggy, uneven, or even too hard, your spine may not get the support it needs to remain in a neutral position while you sleep. A lack of support can mean lower back pain in ...

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The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system. This long structure runs down the center of your back, and it mediates messages between the brain and the peripheral nerves. The spinal cord is ...

Back pain usually refers to aches in the lower part of the spine (lumbar spine) or the thoracic spine on the upper back, as well as the neck and tailbone. These can be caused by different factors ...

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) comprises narrowing of the spinal canal with subsequent neural compression, and is frequently associated with symptoms of neurogenic claudication. To establish a ...

Other back problems, such as spinal stenosis (more on that below) or herniated discs, can result in sciatic pain, he says. With the latter condition, one of the discs that serve as shock absorbers ...