Your spine consists of bones, called vertebrae, that are separated by soft discs that act as shock absorbers. Among other functions, the discs keep the vertebrae from touching one another.

Back pain affects millions of Americans each year, with pinched nerves ranking among the most uncomfortable and disruptive causes. This specific type of discomfort occurs when surrounding tissues—like ...

In 2001, I attended San Diego State University in Southern California. I enjoyed myself there. The beaches were beautiful, the weather was great, and there was lots of fun to be had. Occasionally, my ...

Acute compression of the spinal cord is a devastating but treatable disorder. Diseases that cause acute spinal cord compression constitute a special category because they originate in the spinal ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an extremely active 79-year-old woman. For at least 10 years, I have had lower back pain. I assumed it was arthritis and ignored it. By June, after an extremely tough exercise ...

Motion preservation surgery is redefining modern spine care, helping people ease back and neck pain while staying active and ...