When the soft, cushion-like discs in the spine become injured or start to bulge, the effects can be debilitating. Cervical discs help stabilize the neck and allow for smooth movement. But when damaged ...

Spinal decompression therapy works by mechanically elongating the spine to reduce pressure on compressed discs and nerves — potentially improving disc hydration, circulation, and alignment without ...

PELHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - For many people living with chronic back and nerve pain, the search for relief can feel like a dead end. One Alabama patient says that’s exactly why the arrival of a new machine ...

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Decompression therapy stretches the affected area to reduce pressure on compressed nerves, often using mechanical traction or computerized devices. It may help relieve pain from conditions such as ...

Spinal epidural abscess is an infection in the epidural space. Patients typically present with localized back or neck pain (or both) that is accompanied by fever or neurologic symptoms. Magnetic ...

Synergy Spine Solutions recently won FDA premarket approval (PMA) for its artificial cervical disc, Synergy Disc. The device developer says it’s the first artificial cervical disc on the market that ...

A recent advancement in minimally invasive spine surgery, unilateral biportal endoscopy integrates the principles of both microscopic and endoscopic techniques. It utilizes two independent portals — ...

Dr. Erica Bisson is a Professor of Neurosurgery, as well as Adjunct Professor of Orthopaedics. She received her medical school training at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts ...

Are you suffering from neck or arm pain and numbness? Those symptoms might be "cervical disc herniation." Today, I will explain cervical disc herniation in an easy-to-understand manner, from its ...