Amber Implants today announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its VCFix Spinal System to treat vertebral compression fractures.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends against vertebroplasty for acute compression fractures because of the high complication rate with the procedure. Vertebroplasty involves the use ...

Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D. Myelopathy refers to a cluster of symptoms that result from spinal cord compression. This can occur when the spinal cord becomes compressed either by ...

A 73 year-old woman presented with severe back pain. Here neurological exam was normal other than severe paravertebral muscle spasm. Lumbar Compression Fracture: (Left) T1-weighted sagittal MRI of the ...

My newborn son made for the perfect dumbbell. As he got heavier, I got stronger. Lately, however, he’s grown so much that ...

The Copper Fit Pro Back Belt Compression Brace aims to support the lower back muscles. It can alleviate muscle soreness in the back due to sports, physically demanding jobs, or other strenuous ...

Back braces are popular wearable supports that reportedly ease pain and improve posture. A person may wear a back brace to prevent work-related injuries or to manage conditions such as scoliosis.

Many manual labor jobs call for minimal lifting at the very least throughout the shift, but not all employees are equally trained in proper lifting techniques. The end results can be herniated discs, ...

Physical therapists caution against sleeping on your stomach. "When someone sleeps on their stomach... [their] body is held ...