UCSF neurologist Dr. Shirvalkar studies nerve-to-brain connections to find new ways to treat chronic back pain.

Spinal stenosis is a condition characterized by narrowing of the spinal canal, a tubular structure which encloses the spinal cord. Narrowing of the spinal canal leads to compression of the spinal cord ...

With the "Rocky" theme song playing for encouragement, patients on the neurology floor at Penn Medicine are up and walking ...

Patients recovering from spinal cord injuries or who have mobility disorders related to spinal nerve compression are frequently treated by the conditioning of the Hoffmann's reflex via non-surgical ...

NEW YORK (AP) Mets captain David Wright underwent back surgery, his second operation in a month as he tries to return to the major leagues after an absence of 1+ years. The team said Thursday that ...

Explore water exercises for sciatica relief; they are gentle on joints and may improve flexibility and lower back pain, and are Ideal for those seeking safe, low-impact workouts.

Ravi, a software engineer in the UK, experienced escalating back pain that led to paralysis due to a delayed diagnosis of ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Rheumatoid arthritis often involves your wrists, knees, and feet. But it can also affect your spine. Most of the time, this kind of back pain responds well to arthritis treatments such as biologics.