As promised, today’s column is about lordosis, more commonly known as swayback. Lordosis can create all kinds of lower back pains and spasms, and it can even affect your bladder in certain cases. The ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae that help with mobility ...

Complex spine surgery involves careful coordination across disciplines, anticipation of complications, and decision-making incorporating numerous clinical and radiographic variables. As artificial ...

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Objective: Postural deviations can predispose an individual to increased injury risk. Specifically, lumbar deviations are related to increased low back pain and injury. Dancers and gymnasts are ...

The peer-reviewed article “Personalized Spine Surgery in Adult Deformity: Reoperation Rates and Mechanical Complications Following Customized Planning and Interbody Implant Use,” is available online ...

The French, of course, have a saucy name for it: “la chute des reins”, aptly translated as “cascade of the loins”. The matter-of-fact English “small of the back” definitely lacks the Gallic flair, and ...

High heels are powerful. They change posture, boost confidence, and remain deeply embedded in fashion, work culture, and ...

The spine, or backbone, is a long column of bones that runs down the center of a person’s back. It is essential for many functions, such as movement, support, and protecting the spinal cord. A ...