Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves ...

Kyphosis and lordosis are abnormal curvatures of the spine that can affect posture and mobility. The two conditions differ not only by the location of the spinal curvature but also by their causes, ...

Urinalysis for arsenic and lead was negative. On the 7 th hospital day a laminectomy, with decompression of the cervical spinal cord, was performed. It was considered a very important precaution ...

Also known as paresthesia, it can stem from infections, spinal injuries, fibromyalgia, and other causes. Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a painful, itchy rash that typically develops on one side of ...

Levoscoliosis is a condition where the spine curves to the left in a “C ... and right at the upper back (thoracic region). This article overviews levoscoliosis, including its causes ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a disorder affecting the motor neurons—nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement. These cells are located in the spinal cord. Because the muscles cannot ...

By improving mid-back (thoracic spine) and rib cage mobility, you can enhance your ability to rotate, alleviate pain and move through life with greater ease and lower risk of injury. Many people ...

A stem cell treatment helped improve the motor function of two out of four patients with a spinal cord injury in the first clinical study of its kind, Japanese scientists said. There is currently ...

Multiple sclerosis causes lesions to the spinal cord and other parts of the central nervous system. An MRI can detect spinal cord lesions and help diagnose and monitor the condition. Multiple ...

Shelby I Fitasamamabear 10 Thoracic Spine Exercises to Fix Your Posture & Banish Stiffness Posted: March 16, 2025 | Last updated: March 16, 2025 Alleviate pain and stiffness, prevent injury, and ...