An injectable gel that repairs cracked and torn spinal discs could help relieve lower back pain, researchers have discovered. Scientists at the Clinical Radiology of Oklahoma said the treatment showed ...

Spinal discs from dead donors have been successfully transplanted into five people suffering neck problems, doctors in China report. The breakthrough was achieved without the need for ...

Middle back pain can have several causes, including impact trauma, arthritis, herniated discs, muscle strains, scoliosis, poor posture, and more. Depending on the cause, medical treatments, home ...

A recent conversation about cortisone shots and back pain due to herniated discs inspired me to write this article. The person I was speaking with was quite misinformed about when cortisone shots are ...

Lower back pain, sometimes called lumbago, is not a specific disease diagnosis. It’s a symptom of several different types of medical problems. It usually results from a problem with one or more parts ...

Regular physical exercise that strengthens the back's muscles is an important part of keeping inter-vertebral discs healthy. Swimming, water gymnastics, long distance skiing and trekking are great for ...