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Back or spinal decompression refers to a group of treatments used to relieve pressure on spinal discs. A healthcare professional may recommend surgical and nonsurgical therapies for decompression.

A new biologic "patch" that is activated by a person's natural motion could be the key to fixing herniated disks in people's backs, according to researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the CMC VA Medical Center (CMCVAMC).

An existing drug that targets senescent, or sleeping cells could provide the answer to treating lower back pain, according to a new study.

Exercises for spinal stenosis focus on changing the position of your spine to help take the pressure off of the spinal nerves. This can help to decrease your pain and improve your overall mobility.

Dermal allograft augmentation is commonly indicated for patients with large rotator cuff tears (3 cm to 5 cm), previous unsuccessful rotator cuff repa...

Delays longer than 28 days between proximal humerus fracture and RSA were associated with increased risks of reoperation.

A saline injection treatment widely used for calcific tendinopathy a common, painful condition caused by a build-up of calcium in the rotator cuff ten...

Wheelchair users are nearly three times more likely to experience hospital readmission following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), according to UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The findings, published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, highlight the importance of comprehensive preopera...

Subacromial decompression with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair yielded a 21% risk reduction for revision compared with repair alone.

Shoulder pain, weakness and range of motion loss can keep you from the activities you need and love to do, whether it's lifting boxes on the job, putting away dishes in the kitchen or hitting that powerful tennis serve.