Treatment for curvature of the spine in adults
Treating curvature of the spine as an adult often involves pain relief medications, exercise, or spinal injections to soothe symptoms. Surgery may only be necessary for adults with severe curvature or back pain.
Functional bioprinted spinal disks offer new hope for understanding and treating back pain
University of Manchester scientists have successfully pioneered a way to create functioning human spinal disks, aiming to revolutionize our understanding of back pain and disk degeneration in a leap for medical science.
Why do some people get a curved back as they age and what can be done to avoid it?
As we age, it's common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve. You might associate this with older adults and wonder: will this happen to me? Can I prevent it?
What to know about the sciatic nerve and vitamin deficiency
Certain nutrient deficiencies, including vitamin B12, vitamin D, and magnesium deficiency, may contribute to or worsen sciatic nerve pain.
Electrical stimulation offers hope for treating spinal injuries
A grid of electrodes placed on the backs of study participants delivered enough low-voltage electrical stimulation through the skin to change the short-term function of spinal cord neurons, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers showed. Their findings, published in the Journal of Neural Engineering, could lead to new approaches to treat pain, spasticity, and paralysis in patients, including those with spinal cord injuries and stroke, the authors said.
What to know about lower back problems when running
Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may contribute to lower back problems.
Minimally invasive disc injection reduces pain and improves function in chronic back pain, feasibility study finds
VIVEX Biologics, Inc. sponsored research reports positive outcomes for patients with chronic lumbar discogenic pain treated using a single intradiscal injection of VIA Disc NP, an allogeneic nucleus pulposus product derived from cadaveric disc tissue.
Robotics and spinal stimulation restore movement in paralysis
Scientists have developed an approach that combines rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord stimulation to restore movement in people with spinal cord injuries. The technology enhances rehabilitation and enables activities like cycling and walking outdoors.
Neck strength testing should be included in concussion prevention
Griffith University researchers have found weaker neck strength is a risk factor for concussion and higher head impacts in rugby league, rugby union, and soccer athletes.
How to strengthen the lower back
Strengthening and stretching exercises for the lower back can help stabilize the lower spine and support the upper body. Examples include the plank and knee-to-chest stretches.
