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n a world where many of us spend hours hunched over computers or craning down at our smartphones, maintaining spinal health is paramount. This October, the spotlight is on spinal wellness as we celebrate Spine Health Awareness Month.

Augmented reality, which incorporates virtual elements onto a user's real-world surroundings, has emerged in recent years as a potential method for improving outcomes and user experience for complex spinal surgeries.

Osteoporosis is a primary cause of fractures in postmenopausal women and older men. It can affect any bones, but is most frequently seen in the hip, spine and wrist bones.

With age comes wisdom and experience. Unfortunately, aches and pains tend to tag along for the ride. Spinal aging may be a fact of life, but that doesn?t mean you have to grin and bear it.

The vertebral bones that form the spine are derived from a distinct type of stem cell that secretes a protein favoring tumor metastases, according to a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. The discovery opens up a new line of research on sp

Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve. It often is diagnosed in children?perhaps during a growth spurt or in and around the time of puberty. Surgery is usually a last resort to fix the problem. And as Dr. Jamal McClendon Jr., a Mayo Clin

Those suffering from chronic neck pain can alleviate the symptoms on the way to full recovery if they adopt optimal posture and spinal alignment, according to a study by the University of Sharjah scientists.

A new study may provide key answers to how to help people experiencing chronic back pain. The study examined the critical connection between the brain and pain for treating chronic pain. Specifically, they looked at the importance of pain attributions, wh

Spine misalignment can cause several symptoms, including pain and impairment of the spine?s range of motion. It can affect a person?s quality of life.

Spinal fusion is a highly invasive surgery where an implant is placed in the spine to prevent movement between bones. The treatment has a high failure rate after only five years, however Te Whare W?nanga o Waitahi | University of Canterbury researcher and