Spine extension (bending backward) causes posterior disc bulging and bulging of the ligamentum flava, which Results in further narrowing of the central and lateral canals. To compensate, a forward ...

Most Americans will experience back pain at some point — and many times it’s not a result of injury or illness.

An MRI scan revealed severe spinal canal stenosis at L3-L4 and L4-L5, as well as a herniated nucleus pulposus on the right at L5-S1 (Figs 11, 12). DC underwent a L3-L5 decompressive laminectomy ...

L4–L5 disc herniation presenting with neuronal claudication and radicular radiation pain often severely affects work and learning. Previous literature has reported that PETD is superior to PEID in ...

Introduction Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a prevalent degenerative spinal condition, affecting approximately 77.8% of patients with lumbar spine disorders (1, 2). LDH is characterized by ...

LUMBAR INTERVERTEBRAL DISC PROLAPSE Mixter and Barr in 1934 first described the herniated disc to be a cause of segmental leg pain (sciatica or femoralgia). Acute low back pain is a relatively common ...

Objectives Lumbar disc degeneration (LDD) is prevalent, age-related and contributes to low back pain. Cross-sectional LDD as determined by MRI scan is known to be highly heritable. The authors ...

Objectives Despite lumbar degenerative disc disease (LDDD) being significantly associated with non-specific low back pain and effective treatment remaining elusive, specialist multidisciplinary ...

These five daily mobility moves can help reduce tightness, prevent injury, and keep your hips moving like they used to.

Is your back aching from long gaming sessions? Check out our list of the best lumbar pillows that provide much-needed back support for a healthy life.

Objectives Chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy (CSMT) and lumbar discectomy are both used for lumbar disc herniation (LDH) and lumbosacral radiculopathy (LSR); however, limited research has ...

Nerve flossing and gliding exercises in physical therapy mobilize the nerves. See how a physical therapist might use them for your condition.