an automobile accident could cause herniation of a previously degenerated disk. Comparison of preinjury and postinjury MRI can objectively determine what abnormality is due to the injury.

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains the difference between piriformis syndrome and sciatica.

A potential overreliance on new technology, the lack of standardization and long-term data and underappreciation of global spinal alignment are three of the most overlooked issues in spine care and ...

Lumbar total disc replacement patients tended to have more facet injections following surgery compared to those having anterolateral lumbar interbody fusion, according to a study published in the ...

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Muscle rigidity is very common, and it can be uncomfortable. You can have stiff and tense muscles due to various causes—such as sitting or sleeping in the wrong position, or it can be the result of a ...