New gene therapy used techniques to not only repair spinal cord tissue, but also to direct the repairs in a way that would restore mobility, the study authors said. Photo by Miroslaw Miras/Pixabay ...

When you have back pain, doing a twist probably isn't the first type of stretch that comes to mind. But experts say it's actually important to learn how to rotate our spine properly to perform all ...

Your lower back has been bothering you for quite some time, and yet, you haven't done a single thing to relieve your stiffness and discomfort. Maybe you have back pain after prolonged sitting in a ...

NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Premia Spine, a medical technology company changing the way debilitating chronic leg and back pain is treated, today announced that a single-center study evaluating ...

As spinal cord injuries increasingly affect older adults, new research reveals a surprising pattern in recovery. The study shows that aging does not appear to slow the healing of nerves themselves, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Interventions to prevent lumbar and thoracic movement restriction in patients with AS may require early ...

Flexibility test at 60, guided by a certified trainer, using 3 seated movements to assess hips, spine, and hamstrings.

In a recent small study, an implanted device that stimulates the spinal cord helped restore arm and hand mobility in two stroke survivors, enabling them to manage simple daily tasks like using a fork ...

Human biomechanical functionality really boils down to two key categories -- mobility and strength. There are other mitigating factors that can influence one's ability to move efficiently, but none is ...