A laminectomy restores room in your spinal canal by removing some of the spinal lamina, which is the bony arch at the back of your vertebrae. Your doctor will likely want you to try other ...

A lumbar puncture (LP), which is also called a spinal tap, is a common neurological test that's done to examine the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)—the protective fluid that surrounds your brain and spinal ...

The thoracic spine is part of your spinal column and is composed of 12 bones that are stacked one upon another. The thoracic spine is located between your cervical and lumbar spines, and it serves as ...

The cervical spine is composed of seven bones (C1 – C7), which are separated from one another by intervertebral discs. These discs allow the spine to move freely and act as shock absorbers ...

Summary: Researchers have created a 3D atlas mapping brain regions that connect to V1 spinal interneurons, which shape motor output. By using a genetically modified rabies virus, they pinpointed ...

(Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images for NEON) Director Rob Reiner has revealed some details of what to expect from the long-awaited Spinal Tap II film. READ MORE: ‘This Is Spinal Tap 2 ...

Spinal tumors in children are very rare. They can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non cancerous). As spine tumors grow, they can put pressure on the spinal cord, resulting in neurologic symptoms.

It's no secret that prunes can help to get a sluggish system moving again. But there's another, lesser-known fruit that may be just as effective, if not more so, according a top digestive health ...

Spinal cord injuries dramatically reduce a person’s mobility and independence, but a new device could aid rehabilitation efforts. Onward Medical received Food and Drug Administration clearance ...