Spine tumors may arise from any of the structures of the spine or the spinal column. They may arise in the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back) or lumbosacral (low back) regions.

Early diagnosis and treatment of spinal cancer is essential to care.

A primary care physician may be the first stop for back and neck pain; several specialists can help if pain persists or increases.

Spinal fractures occur when an injury is sustained to the spine resulting in a break or disruption of the spinal vertebrae or the attached ligaments.

A spinal cord injury disrupts messages between the brain and the body by severing.

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has become a standard of care for people with chronic back and neck pain.

Scoliosis is a medical term taken from a Greek word meaning curvature. This disorder may develop during childhood, and it causes the spine to curve to the left or right side.

Putting these simple tips into practice may help prevent or alleviate your neck or back pain.

Costal chondritis, costochondritis and Tietze syndrome are sometimes used interchangeably and characterized by inflammation of the part of the rib that is cartilage.

Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death, disease, and disability in the United States and remains a significant public health concern.