Flawed reimbursements for lumbar punctures illustrate unintended consequences of central planning of prices for medical ...

Lumbar spinal stenosis is one of the most common drivers of back-and-leg pain in adults over 50, and it’s the top reason ...

Do you ever get low back pain after a long drive or a long day spent sitting at your desk? If so, you’re not alone: A 2015 study found that the rate of chronic, impairing low back pain more than ...

If you’ve been spending more time seated in front of your computer than ever before, you might want to try a lumbar support pillow. Sitting down can put a lot of strain on the spine, and may cause ...

Back pain is an unpleasant—and all too common—problem. Unfortunately, many of our jobs require us to sit for long hours, which can lead to back problems over time. If you already have back discomfort, ...

Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bones called vertebrae. In between them are soft discs filled with a jelly-like substance. These discs cushion the vertebrae and keep them in place. As you ...

Lumbar retrolisthesis is when parts of your backbone are slipping backward on one another. Although this condition generally causes few symptoms, there’s evidence that lumbar retrolisthesis can lead ...

The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae that help with mobility and stability. Lumbar vertebrae are larger because they carry the load from your head down to the lower spine. The lumbar spine has a ...