Medtronic today announced the official launch of its CD Horizon ModuLeX spinal system for deformity procedures.

Prone twists stretch your anterior deltoids (the fronts of your shoulders), pectorals, thoracic spine and lower back. They also offer a gentle stretch in the hip flexors of the moving leg ...

spinal disc. Nerves surrounding the spine are very sensitive to irritation and pressure that stems from a shift in disc position or physical damage to the disc itself, resulting in discomfort that can ...

We spoke with Dr. Andrew Casden, chief of orthopedics and spine surgery at White Plains Hospital in New York, about the best mattresses for back pain. "What we know for sure is that too soft or ...

Some cases of pain between the shoulder blades are preventable. Someone with underlying spinal problems may need advice from a doctor or physical therapist to reduce pain and discomfort.

A spine-stimulating implant already being tested for paralysis might also aid neurodegenerative diseases like spinal muscle atrophy. This image from video provided by UPMC and University of Pittsburgh ...

Stryker has agreed to sell its U.S. spinal implants business to Viscogliosi Brothers to create a newly formed company called VB Spine. The medical technology company said Tuesday the New York City ...

Back pain usually refers to aches in the lower part of the spine (lumbar spine) or the thoracic spine on the upper back, as well as the neck and tailbone. These can be caused by different factors ...

Excessive or incorrect loading of lumbar spinal structures is commonly assumed as one of the factors to accelerate degenerative processes, which may lead to lower back pain. Accordingly, the mechanics ...

Background: Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM), also known as cervical spondylotic myelopathy is the leading cause of spinal cord compression in adults. The mainstay of treatment is surgical ...