Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN FRANCISCO — Among patients who developed a C5 nerve palsy after posterior cervical spine decompression, the ...

Lots of spinal rotation exercises are done as mobility work, but there’s also a need to practice spinal ration under load in your working sets. This is because it's a part of daily life to twist and ...

Whether you’re swinging a bat, reaching for your seat belt or simply turning to look over your shoulder, your ability to rotate affects everything from sports performance to daily life. Yet, for many ...

Esther Smith, DPT, Cert. MDT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has specialized in treating athletes, specifically rock climbers, for the last decade. She is a storyteller, a mountain athlete and a ...

The thoracic spine is the longest portion of the spine and includes the vertebrae situated between the neck and the lower back. While it’s primarily designed for stability and force absorption, the ...

The LA Lakers announced on Thursday that superstar forward LeBron James is suffering from sciatica on his right side and is set to miss the season’s opening night as he will be re-evaluated in three ...

As a neurosurgeon specializing in spinal conditions and treating a diverse range of athletes—from corporate executives to weekend warriors and high school competitors—I frequently encounter the ...

When back pain is aggravated by excess motion in the spine and can’t be resolved with nonsurgical methods, spinal fusion surgery may be necessary. Although a spinal fusion will limit the types of ...