A Johns Hopkins study suggests the parathyroid hormone may stop chronic back pain at its source by reversing nerve growth in ...

It feels like back pain comes for many of us at some point in our lives, and it’s tricky to treat. A new gene therapy, which repairs damaged discs and reduces pain, has shown promise in mouse tests.

The human spine is an engineering marvel made up of vertebrae separated by flexible cushions known as intervertebral discs. Each disc contains a soft, gel-like centre called the nucleus pulposus, ...

Low back pain is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition worldwide and is closely tied to the progressive degeneration of intervertebral discs. Aging remains the strongest risk factor for this ...

Understanding the difference between structural and neurological conditions is essential for receiving the right treatment and maintaining quality of life.

Karin Wuertz-Kozak described her lab test equipment as a gym for cells. Stretching and compressions tests using bioreactors—her lab equipment—can make a difference in understanding how cells respond ...

A woman stranded in Thailand after emergency spinal surgery has urged other holidaymakers to check their travel insurance ...

Chiropractic care focuses on the spine because it protects the nervous system, which controls every organ, muscle, and ...

For Ontarians facing spinal cord injuries, early legal intervention can help secure vital benefits, long-term care, and the ...