Here's what a herniated disc is, what causes it and what sort of treatment options are available and recommended if you experience one.

Saint Vincent Hospital neurosurgeon Dr. Alejandro Matos Cruz used minimally invasive surgery to remove a painful cyst from ...

A diagnostic delay of 2 to 6 years may be typical in axSpA, noted Raj Sengupta, MBBS, of the University of Bath in England, ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a disorder affecting the motor neurons—nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement. These cells are located in the spinal cord. Because the muscles cannot ...

Spinal cord compression—also called cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM)— is caused by any condition that puts pressure on the spinal cord. Symptoms may develop suddenly or gradually and may include ...

Spinal arthritis is the inflammation of the joints between the bones in your spine or the joints connecting your spine to your pelvis. Spinal arthritis can be caused by autoimmune diseases, wear and ...

Australian researchers are about to launch a human trial to treat spinal cord injury by transplanting cells from the noses of paralysed patients into the damaged area. Griffith University ...

This can put load and tension on parts of your back that weren't meant to support tons of weight, and that can lead to back pain and stiffness over time. When used correctly, lumbar support pushes ...

It’s filled with zoned Miracoil springs specially designed to support spinal alignment, and they minimise movement so you don’t disturb your partner (or vice versa). It’s also ...

Anthony Magliari has come a long way in his 15 years of rehabilitation. He suffered a spinal cord injury during a motorcycle ...