Sitting for long periods of time often causes severe pain in our spine. This can lead to a serious problem, so Dr. Ashish ...

A spinal cord injury increases a person’s risk for a range of chronic health problems Patients are more likely to have high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and ...

Canine intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) constitutes one of the principal causes of spinal cord dysfunction in dogs, with significant impacts on mobility and overall quality of life. This ...

A spinal cord injury might be only the beginning of a person's health woes, according to a new study. People who've suffered spinal cord injuries are more likely to develop an array of chronic health ...

Seniors recover just as well as young people when it comes to healing their nervous system, including getting their strength back and regaining sensory function. But they have worse recovery of their ...

A new study led by a University of Calgary researcher at the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) finds that fatigue and sleep may need more attention in order to prevent issues like stroke after spinal ...

A practical guide for international patients on when spine surgery is considered, how to choose neurosurgeons in Germany, and how airomedical supports planning.

Neuroscientists have used a nanosized sensor to record spinal cord neurons in free-moving mice, a feat that could lead to the development of better treatments for spinal cord disease and injury.

Over 400,000 spinal fusion surgeries are performed annually in the United States and as the population ages, that number is expected to rise. The goal of many spinal fusion surgeries is to reduce or ...

Lower spine pain can develop due to sprains and strains of muscles or changes to the discs in the lower back. Conditions that affect the facet joints of the vertebrae may also cause lower spine pain.