The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510 (k) clearance to a standalone lateral lumbar interbody fusion device from the internationally renowned surgeon Randal Betz, M.D.’s company, ...

The longer you rest, the better it will heal. If you need to be active, think about using an SI belt or lumbar brace for support. Physical therapy plays a key role in your recovery. It can help ...

If an upper lumbar disc herniation is suspected, a femoral stretch test may be included in the evaluation. The patient is placed in a prone position, and the knee is maximally dorsiflexed.

If you have ankylosing spondylitis (AS), you may have heard that a back brace could help reduce back pain and maintain good posture. While temporary bracing can support the spine to control your pain, ...

bears most of the body’s weight and is often the source of back pain. The sacral spine consists of five fused vertebrae, forming the back of the pelvis, while the coccygeal spine comprises four ...

A steroid boost may be helpful. Physical therapy for back stabilization exercises is warranted. Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) and nerve root blocks are often beneficial. Delport et al.