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, ...

cervical (neck), thoracic (upper back), lumbar (lower back), sacral (pelvic area), and coccygeal (tailbone). Each region serves a unique function and is subject to distinct types of disorders.

Dr. Karamian is a spine surgeon at the University of Utah who manages all aspects of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine including stenosis, disc herniations, radiculopathy, myelopathy, deformity ...