A slipped disk can happen anywhere along the spine. Despite the name, the intervertebral disk does not slip out of place. Instead, the inner material protrudes through the disk’s outer ring, causing ...

Lower back pain isn’t always a slipped disc. A spine doctor explains hidden causes like sacroiliac joint arthritis, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Back pain is one of the most common health problems worldwide, affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. In many cases, it results from simple issues like muscle strain, poor posture, or overuse, ...

Health First’s Dr. Richard Hynes shares how innovation, teamwork, and patients themselves are offering hope from back and spine pain.

BOSTON (Reuters) - Surgery works for people with a slipped or misaligned disk, but often is not necessary if patients can muster enough patience, according to two studies in the New England Journal of ...

That nagging back pain you’ve been ignoring. The slight hunch you notice in photos. The way your shoulders never quite seem level. Your spine might be trying to tell you something important about its ...

The new simulator will not only allow better understanding of the biological cause of back pain, but also lay the foundations ...

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 ...