From new technologies and surgical techniques, several hospitals and practices have added to their spine and orthopedic programs in September.

The Catamaran Mainsail study is ongoing across six clinical sites in the U.S. The implant is designed to transfix the SI joint along its longitudinal axis and provides immediate fixation and ...

The common thread that links basically any exercise together is the fact that maintaining spinal integrity is usually paramount, and of prime importance. Many times it goes beyond simply using good ...

How did the bodies of animals, including ours, become such fine-tuned movement machines? How vertebrates coordinate the eternal tug-o-war between involuntary reflexes and seamless voluntary movements ...

These spine fractures, also called vertebral compression fractures, can cause severe back pain that makes it hard to stand, walk, sit, or lift objects. The best way to prevent these fractures is ...

Superficial (extrinsic) back muscles help you move your shoulders, intermediate back muscles help you breathe, and intrinsic (deep) back muscles help control your vertebrae and posture. When to see a ...

A PE teaching mum has been left paralysed after a 120kg barbell slipped backwards and crushed her as she attempted a set of squats at the gym. Henrietta Paxton, 40, tried to catch the bar and ...

According to the World Health Organisation, an estimated 619 million people live with lower back pain, making it the leading cause of disability worldwide. In about 90% of cases, back pain is ...

In these appointments, my physical therapist and I discovered that the most intense pain was coming from my right sacroiliac (SI) joint, which links the pelvis and lower spine. We worked on ...

In these appointments, my physical therapist and I discovered that the most intense pain was coming from my right sacroiliac (SI) joint, which links the pelvis and lower spine. We worked on ...

But a sagging mattress is more than just an aesthetic concern — those dips and lumps might be responsible for your lower back pain. Finding the best mattress for your sleep style can help you ...

Look for spinal support at the top, ample lumbar support to keep your lower back straight, and a seat that’s positioned to keep your hips open. Also, go for chairs that take movement into ...