At the Neurosurgery & Spine Group (NSG), based in Los Angeles, neurosurgeons Dr. Jared Ament and Dr. Amir Vokshoor have ...

The gym equipment that's actually destroying your spine and why the seated row machine is causing more harm than good to your ...

Degenerative disc disease in the neck (cervical DDD) or upper back (thoracic DDD) can occur, but lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD in the lower back) is most common, since this portion of the ...

Such knowledge may inform the development of strategies to ameliorate in-flight back pain and attenuate post-flight disc herniation risk. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate spinal ...

About The Spine Pro: The Spine Pro, founded in 2005 by Dr. Hooman M. Melamed, is a leading provider of cutting-edge, minimally invasive spinal treatments and scoliosis surgery in Los Angeles.

What is Thoracic Myelopathy? Thoracic Myelopathy occurs when the spinal cord becomes compressed in the mid-back (thoracic spine), leading to a cascade of confusing, often unrelated symptoms.

Discover effective desk exercises that prevent back pain during long workdays. These quick, discreet movements provide immediate relief and long-term protection ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MDNeural foraminal stenosis is a common condition that can cause symptoms referred ...

The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae and acts as bony protection for the spinal cord. This is important because injuries to the spinal cord can be devastating and result in disability.

If you improve your upper back flexibility day to day, your lower back should notice a big difference,” Kirsty, my “robot physio”, soothes as I rotate my spine against the kitchen wall. The cat yawns ...

Spinal deformity: A severe curve or abnormal development of the thoracic spine can strain the muscles and spinal discs in your middle back, resulting in pain. Examples include scoliosis (curvature of ...