Every time you bend your neck and for every inch you bend, it can double or triple the load on the cervical spine. The nerves ...

Newswatch 16's Kerry Kearns talked to a neurosurgeon at UPMC about the connection between the brain and spinal cord and when ...

Your nervous system is a key force behind so many important bodily functions. But when your peripheral nerves—those found outside of the brain and spinal cord—are damaged, it can cause pain and ...

Poor posture or slumping increases pressure on some joints and can irritate nerves, which can cause pain. Simply sitting or standing in one position for a long time can cause back pain ...

A flying puck can cause serious damage to the brain and spine; Are neck guards the answer? Data from rugby provides a ...

Becker's reported on three multimillion-dollar verdicts in favor of spine patients in 2024.

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If you experience severe or sudden calf pain or suddenly have trouble moving or walking, it’s time to contact a healthcare ...

Dr. Nancy Abu-Bonsrah is a neurosurgeon at UPMC in Williamsport, "Neurosurgery involves the treatment of diseases that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, blood vessels, and associated ...

Housed in and around the spinal column are the discs, nerves, and connecting musculature, which may contribute to radicular ...

Here's what a herniated disc is, what causes it and what sort of treatment options are available and recommended if you experience one.