Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After a spinal cord injury, it's no surprise that life changes. Even daily tasks, like getting dressed in the morning, may become ...

Radiculopathy, often caused by herniated discs or spinal nerve compression, can bring sharp pain, numbness, and weakness that disrupt daily life. While some cases improve with rest and targeted ...

Acute compression of the spinal cord is a devastating but treatable disorder. Diseases that cause acute spinal cord compression constitute a special category because they originate in the spinal ...

The humble crunch has dominated core training routines for decades, appearing in everything from military fitness tests to celebrity workout videos. This seemingly simple exercise promises a path to ...

This video from the Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System explores barriers to getting exercise after spinal cord injury. But regular physical activity is important for staying healthy and ...

Spinal stenosis occurs when the spaces in your spine narrow, whether from aging, injury, or a medical condition. You may have pain, weakness, or other symptoms if the spinal cord is compressed. The ...

A pinched nerve can cause sharp pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness, but gentle stretches, rest, and posture fixes can often bring relief. Knowing the causes—from poor posture to herniated ...

October 4, 2010 — The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors approved and issued a clinical practice guideline for treatment of symptomatic osteoporotic spinal compression.

Compression fractures in the spine are due to osteoporosis, a common condition causing progressive bone loss and increased fracture risk. A new study found that patients who wore a brace as treatment ...

If osteoporosis has caused a spinal compression fracture, the treatment should address the pain, the fracture, and the underlying osteoporosis to prevent future fractures. All components of treatment ...