Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DOMedically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO The main function of the spinal cord is to carry nerve signals between your brain and the rest of your body. This ...

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The spinal cord is a cylindrical tube of nerves and other cells. It carries signals back and forth between the brain and the rest of the body. Learn more about its anatomy and functions.

The spine is a long column of bones that runs down the center of a person's back. It helps with stability, structure, and movement. Learn more here.

Learn about the tumors that can grow on the spinal cord. Find out which ones are cancer, and what symptoms they can cause.

The spinal cord is harder to access and study than even the brain. The challenges posed by its mobility and anatomical structure have made understanding exactly how it functions difficult.

Scientists have achieved a significant research milestone in the field of spinal cord injuries -- mapping out the cellular and molecular dynamics of paralysis in unprecedented detail with their ...

The spinal cord is a highway of information; it allows nerve signals to be sent around the body. With age, it slows and weakens. Now, scientists may have discovered why.

A Swiss research center is trying to use innovative technology to help restore bodily functions for paralyzed patients—and even help Parkinson's patients walk smoothly again.

Spinal cord stimulators are implanted devices that help block pain signals from your brain. They’re used to treat many forms of chronic pain.

Anatomy of the Brain and Spinal Cord The brain is a remarkable three-pound organ housed in, and protected by, the skull. Not only does it control all five senses (taste, smell, sight, hearing and ...

Next Steps Chicago is one of the first clinics in the U.S. to offer a new FDA-approved device to treat spinal cord injuries.