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Lumbar traction is sometimes used to ease low back pain, but studies suggest it doesn't offer more relief than exercise alone. For better outcomes, postural correction and targeted exercises are recommended.

Patients who experience delays in elective spine surgery due to the preauthorization approval process had prolonged pain with no cost savings for the health care system, according to data presented here.

It’s best to see your healthcare professional if you’ve had back pain for more than a month, your pain is worsening over time, or you’re developing new neurologic symptoms, such as numbness or weakness, in any part of your body. It’s also worth asking whether your footwear choices may be con...

In neurosurgery, few decisions carry as much weight as whether to operate. For patients with complex spinal conditions, the difference between intervention and observation can hinge on a fragile balance of risks, complications, recovery time, long-term function, many of which are difficult to predic...

Lower back and hip pain are common-but not all pain comes from the spine. The sacroiliac (SI) joint is a frequent and often overlooked source. Because this joint behaves differently from others in the body, SI joint problems can be difficult to recognize, but very treatable once properly diagnosed.

If a primary care doctor, physical therapist, or friend suggests that you see a spine surgeon, your first reaction may be a wave of anxiety. Many people assume that walking into a spine surgeon’s office is the first step toward an operating room. That assumption is one of the most persistent and m...

Stretching at the gym, AJ Starsiak felt an alarming pop in his back. Starsiak shrugged it off. An active 39-year-old father of two who plays softball and ice hockey, he was no stranger to minor injuries.

A sequential, multiple assignment, randomized trial (SMART) found that people with chronic low back pain experienced slight improvement in daily function when starting treatment with physical therapy compared with cognitive behavioral therapy. While long-term pain relief was similar across different...

Osteochondral lesions of the talus were historically treated with debridement with or without bone marrow stimulation techniques. There is a plethora of options today, allowing surgeons to personalize treatment.

For a sprained ankle, healing time can range from one week to over three months, largely determined by the severity of the sprain. Proper care and rehabilitation significantly impact the speed of recovery, ensuring a return to daily activities.