Regular exercise, good nutrition, and a balanced diet. All are vital components of overall health. But did you know that what ...

Newswatch 16's Kerry Kearns talked to a neurosurgeon at UPMC about the connection between the brain and spinal cord and when ...

Outpatient migration and disc replacements will play an increased role in spine surgery's future, Dean Perfetti, MD, said. Dr. Perfetti, of Carmel, N.Y.-based Somers Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports ...

Radiologists were able to reach "nearly perfect" diagnoses for lumbar spine MRIs if they get patent-reported symptom information, according to an Oct. 29 study in Radiology. Four things to know: 1.

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 ...

Most side-sleepers do well with a medium-soft to medium mattress, which should provide enough cushiness to relieve pressure on their hips and shoulders but enough support to keep their spinal ...

A new mattress isn’t a cure-all for back pain. But if your current mattress is sagging and exacerbating your aches and pains, an upgrade may provide some relief. We’re looking at 11 of the ...

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 ...

New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn underwent a procedure to repair a cerebrospinal fluid leak earlier this month and will be sidelined at least four to five months, the team announced Tuesday.

Paul Blackburn’s 2025 Opening Day may be in jeopardy, but he and the Mets hope his spinal fluid leak is fixed. The Mets right-hander underwent a cerebrospinal fluid leak repair on Oct. 11 ...