A mother and son flew 9,000 miles to seek care for his spinal condition after they'd exhausted options in their home country.

Researchers have uncovered a surprising new role for netrin1, a crucial protein in neural development, as a regulator that limits bone morphogenetic protein signaling in the developing spinal cord.

Nixon's Jimena Ibarra was diagnosed with spondylosis and spondylolisthesis, affecting her ability to play, but she still made it out on the volleyball court.

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a disorder affecting the motor neurons—nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement. These cells are located in the spinal cord. Because the muscles cannot ...

Throwing your back out is often caused by stiffness in the upper spine. Here’s how to prevent future pain. Throwing your back out is often caused by stiffness in the upper spine. Here’s how to ...

In an increasingly sedentary society, maintaining proper spine posture is crucial. Excessive screen time contributes to poor posture, causing physical and mental health issues. Simple measures ...

Light therapy could be a useful treatment for the most common form of age-related macular degeneration, a new study says. The therapy, called photobiomodulation or "red light" therapy, can reduce ...

PITTSBURGH – Jets offensive lineman Xavier Newman was carted off the field on a spinal board after suffering a scary injury in the third quarter of Sunday night’s game against the Steelers at ...