Spinal discs provide shock absorption and spacing for the vertebrae of the spine. Sometimes, these discs can fail, particularly in the lower back and neck, with the inner gel escaping the

Back pain is universal, something that virtually everyone experiences in their lifetime. However, many people rest and change their routines, and the pain is gone. It’s different for those with

You might be surprised to learn that the first endoscope, a vital tool used in minimally invasive surgeries, dates back to the mid-19th century. Endoscopic surgical techniques didn’t blossom until the miniaturization of

Tumors occurring in the spine are often hard to diagnose since the symptoms they create are typical of many other non-related conditions. Because space in the spine is at a

When you suffer from a cut or scrape, you may put a bandage on the wound to control the initial bleeding, but otherwise, you count on your body to carry

As many as 3% of American teens may be affected by adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, appearing alongside the growth spurt associated with the teen years. Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curve to the spine. 

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)  estimates that 75 to 85 percent of people experience episodes of back pain in their lifetime. The majority of cases resolve on their own or with

Spinal discs are the soft but tough cushions between the vertebrae of your spine. As well as acting as shock absorbers, these disks also provide the space necessary for the vertebrae

Lower back pain is the most common cause of disability worldwide, affecting nearly 620 million people, almost twice the population of the United States, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).   A frequent