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University of Manchester scientists have successfully pioneered a way to create functioning human spinal disks, aiming to revolutionize our understanding of back pain and disk degeneration in a leap for medical science.

The research, published in The Journal of Pain, is the first of its kind to ask people experiencing chronic lower back pain in some cases for almost 4...

Experts from the University of Nottingham have proven that multiple sclerosis (MS) can successfully be diagnosed using an MRI scan, meaning patients no longer need to undergo a painful lumbar puncture.

VIVEX Biologics, Inc. sponsored research reports positive outcomes for patients with chronic lumbar discogenic pain treated using a single intradiscal injection of VIA Disc NP, an allogeneic nucleus pulposus product derived from cadaveric disc tissue.

A grid of electrodes placed on the backs of study participants delivered enough low-voltage electrical stimulation through the skin to change the short-term function of spinal cord neurons, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers showed. Their findings, published in the Journal of ...

As we age, it's common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve. You might associate this with older adults and wonder: will this happen to me? Can I prevent it?

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 back pain.

Anterior ankle impingement occurs when the soft tissue around the ankle becomes caught between the shin bone and the front of the ankle. It may also occur due to bone spurs, which are an early sign of osteoarthritis.

A Lisfranc injury involves the midfoot and may mean a pulled or torn ligament, fracture, or joint dislocation. These injuries can be mild or the result of severe trauma. Any Lisfranc injury, mild or severe, can lead to long-term complications like chronic pain, osteoarthritis, and foot deformities.

Pain in your big toe joint can be due to a sudden injury like the sports-related "turf toe."1 Chronic health conditions like arthritis, bursitis, bunions, gout, and lesser-known conditions like sesamoiditis can also cause pain, joint stiffness, swelling, and a grinding sensation.