MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Marc Manix, M.D., a neurosurgeon from USA Health, joined WKRG to discuss spine problems and treatments. What would cause someone to need spine surgery? What types of patients do ...

Ever wake up with back pain and tell yourself it’s just how you slept, even though it doesn’t quite feel true? That doubt creeps in when the ache sticks around, follows you through the day, and ...

Low back and hip pain typically affect one side of the body. However, it is possible to have pain on both sides depending on the underlying cause or if you experience pain that radiates or is ...

Poor posture is often ignored, but medical experts say it can silently harm your spine over time. Slouching while sitting, improper desk setup, excessive screen time and lack of physical activity can ...

Back pain has emerged as a significant health concern among young people worldwide, including in India. Defined as discomfort experienced anywhere along the spine, from the base of the neck to the top ...

As we age, our spines can start to feel the years too, leading to unexpected aches and pains. Often linked to neck and back troubles, spine issues can also affect your arms or legs. But effective ...

Researchers have identified a bone-driven signaling pathway that may explain how spinal degeneration leads to chronic pain.

A genetic mutation commonly found in cancer patients may also affect how the human body develops in the womb, according to new research from the University of Dundee. Professor Kim Dale, Principal ...

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 ...

A bruised spine, or spinal contusion, can be a serious injury that may cause disability. It can occur due to trauma damaging the tissue of the spine, resulting in bleeding, inflammation, and pain. The ...

Researchers found that patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis had up to three times higher levels of certain gut bacteria compared to those without the condition. Study: Gut microbiome dysbiosis ...

Karin Schröder and Allan Abbott are both clinically active physiotherapists and associate professor and professor of physiotherapy respectively at Linköping University in Sweden. Stiffness, aches or ...