If you’re at a doctor’s appointment and the provider says “spine disorder,” you might stop in your tracks. But you don’t ...

A slipped disk can happen anywhere along the spine. Despite the name, the intervertebral disk does not slip out of place. Instead, the inner material protrudes through the disk’s outer ring, causing ...

A practical guide for international patients on when spine surgery is considered, how to choose neurosurgeons in Germany, and how airomedical supports planning.

This dangerous combination of movements is throwing out people’s backs regularly.

Back pain shows up anywhere from the base of your neck down to your tailbone. The discomfort might feel burning, aching, dull, sharp, shooting, stabbing or throbbing depending on what’s causing it.

Back pain is one of the most common types of pain people experience in their lifetime. Sometimes it comes from sitting too long, not sleeping in the correct position, exercising, or suddenly lifting ...

Degeneration of the intervertebral disc, often called degenerative disc disease of the spine, is a condition that can be painful and greatly affect the quality of one's life. And while disc ...

Researchers found that patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis had up to three times higher levels of certain gut bacteria compared to those without the condition. Study: Gut microbiome dysbiosis ...

Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may ...

Chronic back problems affect Black communities differently through factors like elevated prevalence rates of high-impact chronic pain and increased severity. Black people also appear to have worse fun ...