As the shock-absorbing cartilage discs between our vertebrae degenerate due to aging, accidents or overuse, severe back pain can result. While some scientists have developed purely synthetic ...

Chiropractic care focuses on the spine because it protects the nervous system, which controls every organ, muscle, and ...

It feels like back pain comes for many of us at some point in our lives, and it’s tricky to treat. A new gene therapy, which repairs damaged discs and reduces pain, has shown promise in mouse tests.

A study has found that smoking adversely affects the spine, increasing the risk of disc herniation. It was revealed that smokers who use liquid-type e-cigarettes daily have up to a 1.42 times higher ...

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:11:19 GMT — Researchers at Cornell University say they have created spinal disc implants that could one day provide relief to people with back and neck pain. The researchers say ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your spine is pretty cool: a structure unlike any other in the ...

Medical device developer AxioMed Spine has received European regulatory approval to market its cervical spinal disc replacement device. The CE Mark for AxioMed’s Freedom cervical disc complements the ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pa – When back pain doesn’t quit, many patients face a spinal fusion but now, a new biologic solution repairs torn discs and eliminates pain. Between 60% and 80% of all Americans will ...

Each year, 40 to 60 percent of American adults suffer from chronic back pain. For patients diagnosed with severe degenerative disc disease, neurosurgeons must perform surgery called discectomy — ...

Dr Nikhil Jain emphasises spinal health through posture and exercise, recommending physical therapy, specific stretches, and careful weightlifting.

HEIMSBRUNN, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Since its formation as a wholly independent company in late 2020, Spine Innovations has continued to expand sales of its ESP spinal disc replacements, with more ...

For decades, the traditional approach to treating pain or disability from an injured spinal disc was to fuse the vertebra with plates, metal rods and screws. While this type of repair helps to relieve ...