My problem can’t be cured, but I am working on the nearby muscles so that my daily function has improved. Some days are ...

Lumbar stabilization exercises can benefit almost everyone, but there are a few important things to know before you try these exercises at home. Share on Pinterest Jovo Jovanovic/Stocksy Maybe you ...

Facet joints, or zygapophyseal joints, are true synovial joints in the spine that have been identified as potential pain generators. Medial branch blocks involve the injection of a local anesthetic ...

Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions. Conditions such as herniated disks, ...

Chronic low back pain, regardless of your age or health status, imposes a great deal of stress and inconvenience on everyday ...

Lumbar retrolisthesis is when parts of your backbone are slipping backward on one another. Although this condition generally causes few symptoms, there’s evidence that lumbar retrolisthesis can lead ...

Implanting a small spacer between lumbar vertebrae during a procedure called interspinous process decompression may be an effective and minimally invasive way to treat spinal stenosis, according to a ...

While sitting for long periods tends to cause problems in the lumbar, neck, and shoulders, hours spent standing are more ...

Lumbar epidural steroid injections can ease lower back or leg pain from nerve inflammation. Doctors may recommend them when bed rest and pain relievers do not help. Pain relief often starts within 2 ...