Lumbar stenosis is a common spinal condition that affects millions of people, particularly older adults. It occurs when the spinal canal located in the lower back experiences narrowing, putting ...

Low back pain is one of the most common reasons patients see primary care doctors. To understand this condition, it’s ...

From the operating room to stakeholder collaboration, innovations in the spine industry are emerging from multiple avenues in the healthcare landscape. The 15 leaders featured in this article are ...

The positioning of the bar leads to one of the most common deadlifting mistakes that causes back pain: You start with the ...

You might need to rethink what you look for in a sports bra Wearing an ultra-constraining sports bra may seem like a good idea when thinking about how to get adequate support while moving. A British ...

The lumbosacral joint, also called L5-S1, is a term used to describe a part of the spine. L5-S1 is the exact spot where the lumbar spine ends and the sacral spine begins. The lumbosacral joint ...

The pathophysiology of cervical disk disease is the same as in other areas of the spine. [36] There are differences in the anatomy and biomechanics of the cervical and lumbar spine. The ...

Supernumerary ribs can also grow out of the lumbar spine below rib 12. A 2022 study notes that this may occur in children with a rare condition called Williams syndrome. Much of the time ...