“Some back issues can’t be avoided, like those caused by injuries, arthritis or genetics,” said neurosurgeon Meghan E. Murphy ...

A 93-year-old woman underwent a successful 2-level lumbar decompression with spinal anesthesia, according to a case study published June 23 in the Journal of Neurosurgery. She had laminectomies at L4 ...

Lie on your front. Bring your elbows under your shoulders and place your forearms on the floor, then raise your chest and ...

AS a dad-of-three and manager of a busy butcher’s shop, Mark Doe lived a normal life, keeping active and spending time with ...

Past surgical history: Chemonucleolysis L4-L5 and right knee surgery, remote. Medications: Rofecoxib, mesalamine, ... Lumbar Spine: Common Pathology and Interventions - Medscape - Aug 01, 2005.

While wrong-site spinal surgeries are rare, the ramifications of a mistake can be devastating for patients, providers and health systems. Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is taking systemwide action ...

Spinal cord lesions are more commonly seen in progressive forms of multiple sclerosis, and they can result in an increased risk of disability. In relapsing-remitting MS, which 80 to 85 percent of ...

This ambiguous approach is confusing and may result in people being given the wrong care. Also, a study published in 2023 showed that a stronger opioid does not help people with short-term back pain.

A new Concordia study suggests that aquatic therapy for individuals with chronic low back pain can do more than strengthen ...

Good shoes for back pain are comfortable and help relieve pressure. Here, experts share top picks, including sneakers from Hoka, Brooks, On, and more.

Centinel Spine advances its commitment to lumbar total disc replacement (LTDR) with new prodisc L instruments designed to meet evolving customer needs while ensuring effective and reproducible ...