The spine, or backbone, is a long column of bones that runs down the center of a person’s back. It is essential for many functions, such as movement, support, and protecting the spinal cord.

The back supports the body’s weight and allows for flexible movement while protecting vital organs and nerve structures. It comprises the spine, nerves, and other crucial elements. Problems with ...

Editor’s Note: Dr. Kenneth Hansraj, author of “Keys to an Amazing Life: Secrets of the Cervical Spine,” is an orthopedic and spinal surgeon in Poughkeepsie, New York. Slouching may be ...

Weakness in the core can lead to pain and issues all over your body such as the back, neck, and joints like the knees. Your core muscles naturally weaken as you age, but sitting for long periods ...

This gradual degeneration can lead to chronic back pain, compressed discs in the spine (herniated discs), neck pain, an altered posture and gait and even pain in the feet, according to Dr. Kenneth ...

A two-million-year-old fossil could change what we thought we knew about one of our ancient human relatives. A few vertebrae from the lower back of an Australopithecus sediba reveal that the ...

Experimental platform to facilitate novel back brace development for the improvement of spine stability. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering , 2019; 1 DOI: 10.1080/10255842 ...

Without the need to carry the load of Earth’s gravity, the bones in the lower part of your body (legs, hips, and spine) are doing less work. The decrease in load bearing results in your bones losing ...

Neanderthal spine study sheds light on back pain and related ailments in humans. Neanderthals’ spines significantly different from those in post-industrial people, but not from pre-industrial humans ...

Find out how a spinal X-ray can help you and your doctor figure out why you're having neck and back pain. Learn how the procedure is performed and if there are any safety risks.

For the spine, “flexibility is key,” Dr. Patel said. So build in a warm-up and stretching routine before and during these sports, recommended Dr. Patel. “For example, with golf, add a low ...