Step 1: Lie on your back with both legs extended. Step 2: Bend one or both knees and gently lift them toward your chest. Use ...

Neck pain is a common issue that affects most adults. It can make driving a vehicle, performing computer work and taking part in hobbies painful or impossible. Cervical disk replacement is a new ...

Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla and Dr. Rao’s Hospital – International Institute of Neurosciences (IIN) are leading a public awareness initiative to educate patients, families, healthcare providers, and ...

Spine surgery has no shortage of futuristic technology. Robots, AI, navigation and augmented reality are all moving deeper into operating rooms. But recent Becker’s conversations with spine surgeons ...

Lumbar disc prolapse occurs when disc material bulges, causing nerve irritation and sciatica pain Common causes include aging, improper lifting, repetitive strain, obesity, smoking, and poor posture ...

Joseph Spine Institute, a nationally recognized leader in advanced spine care and minimally invasive spine surgery, today announced the launch of its Regenerative Therapy Center, expanding the ...

Researchers at Uppsala University have developed a gel inspired by cow slime for patients suffering from disk herniation. By adding the mucin gel immediately after surgery, it is possible to create a ...

Scoliosis is diagnosed if there is greater than a 10-degree curve of the spine in the coronal plane. Stella's spine turned 52 degrees to the right at one part.

Joseph Spine Institute (JSI) is announcing the launch of a new Patient Education Program designed to provide patients and their families with accessible, physician-led information to help them better ...

Tiger Woods underwent lumbar disk replacement surgery Friday to address issues with his lower back, he announced on social media. "After experiencing pain and lack of mobility in my back, I consulted ...

From mounting administrative burdens to fragmented care and volume-driven reimbursement, spine surgeons see mounting pressure on long-standing care models. Eight spine surgeons discussed which parts ...

A herniated disk can cause lower back pain, numbness, tingling, and other symptoms. Certain factors make a herniated disk in the lower back more likely. Treatment may depend on the severity. Other ...