Jeremy Renner has given a blow-by-blow account of his near-fatal snowplough crush that left the Marvel star with more than 30 ...

Osteoporosis sufferer Derek Wylks who fractured three vertebrae in his back is running the London Marathon on Sunday for the ...

Hawaii had the lowest rate of lumbar spine MRIs performed for lower back pain between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, according to CMS data released Feb. 19.  CMS measures the percentage of lumbar ...

To prepare for a bone density test, patients should stop taking calcium supplements at least 24 hours before the exam for the ...

Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves ...

The spinal column contains 33 vertebrae or bones. They rest on each other, cushioned by fibrous discs. During the day the cartilage in your spine compresses and, by evening, you are about 1cm ...

Strengthening and stretching exercises for the lower back can help stabilize the lower spine and support the upper body. Examples include the plank and knee-to-chest stretches. Stretching the back ...

Objectives: Lower back pain (LBP) is a prevalent health issue that has substantial effects on individuals and society. However, the association between bone mineral density (BMD) and LBP remains ...

Ventris Medical earned FDA clearance to use its Backpack bone graft in intervertebral disc space. The bone graft earned its first FDA nod in January. Backpack is offered in two versions — one with ...

As a certified personal trainer, one of the most common complaints I hear from my clients is the presence of persistent lower back pain. While there are many strength and mobility exercises you ...

Background: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) utilizing time-dynamic pulses (TDPs) is an emergent field of neuromodulation that continuously and automatically modulates pulse parameters. We previously ...

In most cases, lower back pain comes from a tissue injury. This could involve the muscles, bones, and ligaments in the back, spine, and surrounding areas. Injuries in one area can radiate out to ...