Spinal stenosis refers to the narrowing of the spinal canal, which contains the spinal cord and nerve roots. This narrowing compresses the spinal cord and nerve roots, resulting in symptoms.

The neck, or cervical spine, is a critical part of the body that supports the head and facilitates a wide range of motion.

Cervical radiculitis (cervical radiculopathy) happens when something presses up against one of the nerve roots near the top of your spine. This pressure is usually caused by a herniated or worn ...

As your cervical spine disks dry out over time, ... its contents can squeeze out and press on your spinal cord or nerve roots. Bone spurs. Your spine may form abnormal growths called spurs.

The cervical area of your spinal cord also contains nerves that connect to your arms, hands, and upper body. ... If the disk is pressing on a nerve root, other symptoms can include: ...

New technique preserves major nerves, blood vessels, and other critical structures in a hard-to-access area. In a ...

Cervical radiculopathy can affect any nerve whose root is at the spine. That means it can be the cause of pain in many areas of the body, including the neck and lower back. It can also affect the ...

About 90 percent of people with cervical myelopathy have spinal decompression surgery, but it isn’t right for everyone. ... Your provider will inject the corticosteroid medication to target specific ...

Pairing targeted vagus nerve stimulation with physical therapy seems to help people who are partially paralysed from spinal cord injuries regain the ability to perform some everyday activities ...

A team of researchers at Rowan University has developed an injectable biomaterial that could significantly improve recovery ...