A narrative review finds preliminary evidence that diffusion tensor imaging can track lumbar nerve recovery and assess ...

A study of hospital cases and vehicle-crash records found that traumatic lumbar disc injuries can occasionally follow minor ...

A lumbar laminectomy is a surgery that treats compression of the spinal cord in your lower back. The surgery involves removing all or part of your vertebra called the lamina. The lamina is the part of ...

A low-back disc herniation can be a harrowing experience. One minute you're going about your day and the next you're laid up with pain, numbness, or tingling into your back and legs. Luckily, in many ...

Bending forward, standing up, reaching out to the side. The lower back participates in various movements while supporting the ...

Who Is a Candidate for Hernicore?SummaryHernicore is gaining attention as a "non-surgical" hernia treatment. However, it is not effective for all symptoms. This book provides a thorough comparison, fr ...

Lumbar disc prolapse occurs when disc material bulges, causing nerve irritation and sciatica pain Common causes include aging, improper lifting, repetitive strain, obesity, smoking, and poor posture ...

Tiger Woods announced Saturday that he has another surgery on his back. The 15-time major champion posted on social media that he underwent an L4-L5 disc replacement surgery on his lumbar spine. The ...