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 ...

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 ...

Low back and hip pain typically affect one side of the body. However, it is possible to have pain on both sides depending on ...

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 ...

Low back pain is not only the adult's complaint anymore. Persistent backache is becoming more frequent among children and young people. It's something that often is associated with posture or a heavy ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...