The main function of the spinal cord is to carry nerve signals between your brain and the rest of your body. This includes motor commands and sensory information. The spinal cord also helps coordinate ...

We recommend using your OS's package manager directly instead for improved security but the install script is by no means insecure. In addition to being a runnable CLI tool, D2 can also be used to ...

Facet hypertrophy is when the joints that help articulate the spinal column—called facet joints—become enlarged, resulting in pain, stiffness, and a reduced range of motion. There are many possible ...

A group of hikers made a spine-chilling discovery after looking back at a selfie they took on a mountain trail. The image has been shared on the Ghosts of London group on Facebook, where social ...

CONSORT diagram with participant flow. The EG performed FR 3 times per week ... We measured the range of motion of the lumbar spine with the modified-modified Schober test for flexion and fingertip-to ...

Dragons have revealed their Wales back row forward Ollie Griffiths is undergoing medical treatment after being diagnosed with a tumour on his spine. The Welsh rugby region say his condition ...

The vast majority of our best mattresses for back pain picks are hybrids, with the combination of coils and foams providing enough support for spinal alignment – crucial to avoiding back pain.

After following the participants for a full day, it was determined that they spent the majority of their day in some degree of spinal flexion, with many flexing their spines over 4,000 times per day.

When osteoporosis has made your bones weak, the chances are higher that they’ll crack or break, even the bones of your spine. These spine fractures, also called vertebral compression fractures ...

But what is a soft mattress and can they ever be a good choice? We spoke to a spinal surgeon to find out more about the benefits and drawbacks of softer mattresses. Although firmness is subjective ...