A GYM bunny who was almost paralysed after a gym class is now warning others of the risks of weightlifting. Jodie Wickers was tackling 60kg-weighted deadlifts during a CrossFit class when she felt ...

Sciatica—a radiating pain along the longest nerve in the body—is a health hurdle that many face, yet few fully understand.

PUTTING your back out can be excruciating though usually it’s nothing to worry about. But did you know that in some cases, ...

Neural foraminal stenosis causes nerve irritation and compression when the space a spinal nerve travels through narrows. Understand its symptoms, causes, and treatments.

Naomi Leigh, 23, began feeling unwell during her first year at university and a shopping trip in December 2023 led to an ...

Spinal Simplicity's Minuteman® G5 has received regulatory clearance for commercial use in Australia and New Zealand, marking a major global expansion. The minimally invasive interspinous fusion device ...

The pain radiates along the sciatic nerve, which stretches from your lower back through your hips and down each leg. This ...

There is also an increased risk of falls and fractures. Osteoporosis, which disproportionately affects postmenopausal ...

Spinal bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) causes a loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem. It mainly affects facial and swallowing muscles and the muscles in the arms and legs ...

A herniated disk can lead to weakness in one leg and ... involve spinal fusion, a procedure that secures the spine. Many forms of arthritis can affect the joints in the back, causing pain.

The one-size-fits-all approach to pain management should be a thing of the past. But we’re still not there yet. Women are more likely than men to experience severe pain and chronic conditions ...

Aortic valve stenosis (AVS) is a significant health concern ... The condition typically progresses over time, with symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath and fatigue affecting people ...