The minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild) procedure provides pain relief and improved physical function for at least a year in patients suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis, according to a ...

The type of back surgery you may need depends on what’s causing your back pain. Procedures that treat compression of the spinal cord, such as laminectomy and spinal fusion, are among the most common ...

Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla and Dr. Rao’s Hospital – International Institute of Neurosciences (IIN) are leading a public awareness initiative to educate patients, families, healthcare providers, and ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Surgeon opinion for decompression with fusion vs. decompression alone may not impact clinical outcomes. Random ...

Spinal decompression is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that gently stretches the spine to relieve pressure on compressed discs, offering chronic pain sufferers relief without surgery or lengthy ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Injury, age and poor posture can all contribute to herniated or bulging discs, which is a common cause of upper and lower back pain. Treatments range from pain management to ...

In the first hours after a severe spinal cord injury, Jonathan Yun, MD, is trying to control what can still be controlled: blood pressure, oxygenation, blood loss, the stability of the patient, and ...

Microvascular decompression surgery treats the pain of certain nerve conditions that affect the head and neck. The surgery-related risks are few, and many people report an immediate reduction in pain.

After severe back and leg pain disrupted her sleep and mobility, Bellville retiree Rencia Gillespie returned to Cape mountain ...