Lower back pain isn’t always a slipped disc. A spine doctor explains hidden causes like sacroiliac joint arthritis, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Year-long dataset evaluating percutaneous disc augmentation technology shows the HYDRAFIL System improved back and leg pain and disability scores exceeding clinical significance benchmarks at ...

As everyone ages, it’s rare for adults to not have neck or back pain. Fifty percent of Americans and 90% of people at least 50 years old have some level of degenerative disc disease. Whether you’re a ...

Around 80% of people suffer from back pain, but are we treating it wrong? Expert Juanma Ortega shares the secrets to ...

It feels like back pain comes for many of us at some point in our lives, and it’s tricky to treat. A new gene therapy, which repairs damaged discs and reduces pain, has shown promise in mouse tests.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One day, everything is fine. The next day, you wake up to a radiating pain in your spine every time you cough, sneeze or twist ...

Several types of back surgery can help reduce back pain. Common procedures include spinal fusion, discectomy, and disk replacement. Recovery times may depend on the extent of the procedure. Share on ...

Many people ignore early back and neck pain until it worsens into serious spine disorders, experts warn. Conditions like disc ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Suffering from back pain is a common complaint. But when it starts to spread — and stops you from doing the things you love — how do you fix it? Experts say this pain can be ...

Karin Wuertz-Kozak described her lab test equipment as a gym for cells. Stretching and compressions tests using bioreactors—her lab equipment—can make a difference in understanding how cells respond ...

If you have been told you need a fusion, it may be worth investigating the advantages of Artificial Disc Replacement—motion preservation and a reduced likelihood for future surgery topping the list.

Lower back pain can contribute to many other physical and mental health conditions. Complications may depend on the cause of the back pain but include pain in other areas, arthritis, depression, and ...