Research supports the effectiveness of a kinesiology-based method to treat lower back pain, say study authors working in ...

Hospital consolidation may lead to higher costs of care and fewer choices for patients, but does present an opportunity for ASCs to provide a more cost-effective and efficient option. These four ...

Spine surgeon Peter Miller, MD, PhD, has performed minimally invasive surgery for years, and in recent years, he’s adopted an approach to support patients beyond the operating room. Dr. Miller, of ...

A potential overreliance on new technology, the lack of standardization and long-term data and underappreciation of global spinal alignment are three of the most overlooked issues in spine care and ...

Results showed robotic-guided and CT-navigated pedicle screw placement may significantly improve accuracy and reduce ...

Mattresses labeled medium-firm are a good place to start because they’re likely to support your spine’s natural curves whether you sleep on your back, stomach, or side. Ahmed Radwan ...

If you're suffering from back pain, the team at OrthoCincy has some encouraging news: surgery may not be necessary.

Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves more attention—and how to strengthen it.

Scientists develop lab-grown model of the human sensory pathway to investigate how pain signals are transmitted to the brain.

When the affected nerve is in the lower back (lumbar spine), it can cause localized pain (in the spine) and pain and tingling that shoot through the hip and down one leg (sciatica). If the pinched ...

Kyphosis and lordosis are abnormal curvatures of the spine that can affect posture and mobility. The two conditions differ not only by the location of the spinal curvature but also by their causes, ...

Doctors can use MRI to examine a person’s lower spine, lumbar region, and surrounding tissues. MRI of the spine can show spinal alignment, lumbar disk herniation, inflammation, and more.