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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 study presented at the 23rd Annual Pain Medicine Meeting, a meeting of the American Society of Region...

A study at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) comparing robotic-assisted navigation (RAN) to the use of augmented reality (AR) in spine surgery found that both techniques demonstrate excellent accuracy and safety for pedicle screw placement. The research was published online ahead of print in th...

Cleveland Clinic researchers found that a 12-week therapeutic virtual yoga program for chronic low back pain can be a feasible, safe and effective treatment option. The findings are published in JAMA Network Open.

Preventing workplace injuries is the focus of the Brock University Associate Professor of Kinesiology's research and a key message during October's Global Ergonomics Month, which raises awareness about the way humans interact with objects and systems to protect their well-being.

Autumn paints the landscape in enough brilliant hues to make  leaf peeping an annual event. But that visual delight can become a physical pain when t...

Bunions, which are bony bumps that form on the joint at the base of the big toe, can indirectly contribute to hip pain. This is because bunions and other sources of foot pain, such as metatarsalgia, can causeTrusted Source discomfort and limit the range of motion in the foot.

Foot drop is largely due to the overuse of the anterior tibial tendon, particularly in sports that require quick starts or stops or regular running or walking up and down hills. Strengthening exercises can help make the ankle stronger while stretching exercises can improve the range of motion of you...

n if the underlying cause is benign (harmless) and reversible, like an exercise-associated muscle cramp or strain. In some cases, though, calf pain is...

The ankle syndesmosis is made up of four ligaments that work together to stabilize the articulation of the tibia and fibula (the two bones in the lower leg between the knee and the ankle). The fibula is the smaller bone on the outside of the leg and the tibia is the larger bone often referred to as ...

Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that occurs when the thick band of tissue in the bottom of your foot called the plantar fascia becomes inflam...