Spinal stenosis — also called vertebral stenosis — is a condition in which spaces in your spine become too narrow (the term “stenosis” refers to narrowing of any passage in the body). As a result, ...

VB Spine LLC (“VB Spine”), a global, family-owned spine company, today announced that it has signed a Master Service ...

Endoscopic spine surgery is a revolutionary, minimally invasive procedure for spine care. This procedure uses small tools and an endoscope with an angled camera lens to magnify and illuminate your ...

Spine surgery is evolving rapidly as minimally invasive procedures, motion-preserving implants and outpatient spine techniques continue transforming how complex spinal conditions are treated. Across ...

How many times have you heard someone tell you to “stop slouching” or “straighten up?” While the spine has a natural curvature, we all have a tendency to bend forward. And if you’re already ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae that help with mobility and stability.Lumbar vertebrae are larger because they carry the load from ...

What Is a Spinal X-Ray? A spinal X-ray is a procedure that uses radiation to make detailed pictures of the bones of your spine. It can help your doctor find out what's causing your back or neck pain.

Treating curvature of the spine as an adult often involves pain relief medications, exercise, or spinal injections to soothe symptoms. Surgery may only be necessary for adults with severe curvature or ...

A spine specialist is a physician or advanced practice provider (APP) with training and experience in treating back and neck problems. They read images such as X-rays, diagnose conditions, and create ...

‌Your spine is made up of 33 vertebrae. Each one has openings that let nerves from your spinal cord pass through to other parts of the body. When these openings, called neural foramina, get narrow or ...

Spine and orthopedic practices that use the federal Independent Dispute Resolution process to challenge out-of-network underpayments are about to see a significant fee reduction. HHS, CMS, the ...