Middle back pain affects the thoracic spine—the part of the spine that supports the rib cage in the middle and upper back. Compared to lower back (lumbar spine) and neck (cervical spine ...

The lumbar spine includes the five vertebrae in your lower back numbered L1 to L5. These bones help provide mobility and stability to your back and spinal column and are an attachment point for many ...

Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (INPH ... Various supplemental tests, including the CSF tap test, external CSF drainage via spinal catheter, and CSF outflow resistance determination ...

Neck arthritis (also known as neck osteoarthritis or cervical spondylosis) is the degeneration of the joints, bones, and discs of the cervical spine of ... work or perform normal daily activities.

Here are 5 important questions to ask if you’ve been told you have cervical dysplasia: ...

Anterior cervical dynamic implants led to long-term decreases in motion preservation, according to a study in the February 2025 issue of The Spine Journal.

Understanding the location and incidence of ATF can aid in forensic investigations and anatomical studies, providing valuable insights into cervical spine anatomy. Overall, the research indicates ...

While rare, cervical cancer can cause unexplained back pain when the cancer spreads to nearby structures such as the pelvic region or the spine itself. If you’ve been dealing with back pain that ...

Cervical myelopathy is a condition that happens when the spinal cord in the neck is compressed or squeezed. There are many things that can cause this, but one of the most common is cervical ...

Up to 26% percent of people over the age of 64 may have cervical stenosis despite not having any symptoms. The spinal cord is an important part of the central nervous system that carries signals ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - January is dedicated to raising awareness about cervical cancer, and how to prevent it. The CDC reports HPV is responsible for more than 90 percent of cervical cancer ...

A knowledge gap around cervical screenings is currently "costing lives", a cancer charity says. The Eve Appeal says more women need to know they can ask for adjustments to their cervical ...