Nixon's Jimena Ibarra was diagnosed with spondylosis and spondylolisthesis, affecting her ability to play, but she still made it out on the volleyball court.

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that begins at the base of the neck, passes through the armpit (axilla), and extends into the arm. It originates from five spinal "roots"—C5, C6, C7, C8, and ...

Dr. Jeremy Denning, a neurosurgeon and spine specialist, explains that back braces reduce pain by minimizing pressure on the spine, allowing you to complete daily tasks and activities like ...

While there's no cure for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), there are ways to slow the disease and help you see better for longer. But early detection and timely treatment hold the key ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a disorder affecting the motor neurons—nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement. These cells are located in the spinal cord. Because the muscles cannot ...

Spinal cord compression—also called cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM)— is caused by any condition that puts pressure on the spinal cord. Symptoms may develop suddenly or gradually and may include ...

The key is to expand your spine’s range of motion, which will prevent future pain — and may even improve your swing. For most people, daily life doesn’t require moving your spine through its ...

Throwing your back out is often caused by stiffness in the upper spine. Here’s how to prevent future pain. Throwing your back out is often caused by stiffness in the upper spine. Here’s how to ...

In an increasingly sedentary society, maintaining proper spine posture is crucial. Excessive screen time contributes to poor posture, causing physical and mental health issues. Simple measures ...

Dexa scan results include T-score numbers, which indicate how many standard deviation units below the mean the subject’s bones have deteriorated in three key places for breakage: lumbar spine ...