A slipped disk can happen anywhere along the spine. Despite the name, the intervertebral disk does not slip out of place. Instead, the inner material protrudes through the disk’s outer ring, causing ...

BOSTON (Reuters) - Surgery works for people with a slipped or misaligned disk, but often is not necessary if patients can muster enough patience, according to two studies in the New England Journal of ...

Holyoke Medical Center announced on Thursday that it was one of the first hospitals in Massachusetts to receive Advanced Spine Surgery Certification from DNV.

Back pain is one of the most common types of pain people experience in their lifetime. Sometimes it comes from sitting too long, not sleeping in the correct position, exercising, or suddenly lifting ...

The new simulator will not only allow better understanding of the biological cause of back pain, but also lay the foundations ...

This movement delivered nutrients to the discs and removed waste, keeping the spine healthy and flexible. In contrast, modern ...

Your spine has a lot of nerve(s), which is why if you have a backbone, you’re likely to experience some ouches in this area. Here’s what to know. Stress absolutely can cause back pain—one large-scale ...

Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may ...