Your spine’s curve could signal scoliosis or kyphosis. Learn the difference and how to take action before pain takes over.

By improving mid-back (thoracic spine) and rib cage mobility, you can enhance your ability to rotate, alleviate pain and move through life with greater ease and lower risk of injury. Many people ...

Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves ...

A potential overreliance on new technology, the lack of standardization and long-term data and underappreciation of global spinal alignment are three of the most overlooked issues in spine care and ...

In pursuit of an hourglass figure, some patients (and their plastic surgeons) are exploring a dramatic new frontier in body contouring.

Levoscoliosis is a condition where the spine curves to the left in a “C ... If the doctor suspects levoscoliosis, they will order an X-ray to confirm the condition and determine the extent ...

The pathophysiology of cervical disk disease is the same as in other areas of the spine. [36] There are differences in the anatomy and biomechanics of the cervical and lumbar spine. The ...

These may reduce the risk of muscle and spinal injuries that could lead to musculoskeletal disorders and improve body-related emotions like body image satisfaction and self-appraisal. Some ...

The tailbone, or coccyx, is at the base of the spine. Various stretches, lifestyle, and medical remedies may help manage tailbone pain. Pain may be due to an injury, pregnancy, or prolonged sitting.

Fetal MRI can be useful for analysis of the fetal spine if there is a suggestion of severe scoliosis and there is concern for diastematomyelia or vertebral malformations. Three-dimensional ...