Sitting for extended periods can lead to serious spinal issues, including degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, and ...

Spondylolisthesis occurs when a vertebra slips forward out of place onto the vertebra below, explained Jessica Stark, MD, spine surgeon at UTHealth Houston. This slippage, a sequela of arthritis, ...

"Degenerative scoliosis is a sideways curve in the spine that measures 10 degrees or greater and that develops in a grown ...

The acute pain often the result of Osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis as it's sometimes called—the most common type of arthritis. The disorder can affect the hands, hips, or spine ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD A pinched nerve in the lower back occurs when excessive pressure is applied to a ...

This slippage, a sequela of arthritis, happens most often in the lumbar spine and can put pressure ... spondylolisthesis for various reasons. Degenerative spondylolisthesis, the most common ...

Imaging techniques play a pivotal role in diagnosing and managing degenerative disorders such as those affecting the brain (Alzheimer and Parkinson’s disease) and the musculoskeletal system ...

C.B. Dear C.B.: “Spondylosis” refers to degenerative arthritis of the spine. This can lead to hard structures like bone, bone spurs and ligaments compressing the nerves that come off the ...