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Tight Quad Muscles and How They Relate to Low Back Pain
Tight quads can cause lower back pain by pulling the pelvis down and creating an excessive arch in the lower back.
Therapeutic Evaluation of Intra-articular Platelet-Rich Plasma, Steroid, and Viscosupplement Injections for Sacroiliitis
Sacroiliitis is a well-recognized cause of axial low back pain and significantly contributes to chronic cases seen in orthopedic and pain clinics.
What Does Spinal Cord Compression Feel Like?
Spinal cord compression—also called cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM)— is caused by any condition that puts pressure on the spinal cord. Symptoms may develop suddenly or gradually and may include pain or stiffness in the neck or back, balance issues, or a burning pain in the arms or legs.
How the nervous system activates repair after spinal cord injury
After a spinal cord injury, cells in the brain and spinal cord change to cope with stress and repair tissue. A new study from Karolinska Institute, published in Nature Neuroscience, shows that this response is controlled by specific DNA sequences. This knowledge could help develop more targeted treatments.
12 Exercises to Do After Low Back Surgery
Recovering from low back surgery can be challenging, but with the right exercises, you can regain strength and stability. Here are 12 exercises recommended by physical therapists to enhance your recovery following a lumbar laminectomy and discectomy.
