Osteoarthritis (OA) of the spine involves the facet joints, which are located in the posterior aspect of the vertebral column and, in humans, are the only true synovial joints between adjacent spinal ...

Dr. Isaac Moss, an orthopedic surgeon at UConn Health, can see his patient’s spinal column during surgery without cutting the back open or even having to look at a two-dimensional X-ray on a screen.

This article analyzes use of lumbar spine magnetic resonance imaging in a national sample of patients with low back pain. Objectives: To analyze inappropriate use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) ...

Featured article strengthens growing body of clinical evidence for Nociscan by highlighting a successful case studySpecial ...

Celebrity fitness instructor Yasmin Karachiwala shared some simple yet effective solutions to keep your spine strong, flexible and pain-free.

Most of the time, low back pain is caused by strained back muscles. But in some cases, problems with your spine can lead to pain in your lower back. Examples of this include: Bulging or ruptured disks ...

Try these 10 moves to help you crack your back. You won’t even need equipment for most of them. Also, view a video demonstrating some of the moves in greater detail. When you “crack” your back, you’re ...