The spine, or backbone, is a long column of bones that runs down the center of a person’s back. It is essential for many functions, such as movement, support, and protecting the spinal cord. A ...

With the days getting longer, it’s time to start planning for springtime hiking excursions and Salida is reasonably short drive from the Tri-Lakes area. This quaint mountain town lies farther south ...

Neural foraminal stenosis is a common condition that can cause symptoms referred to as a pinched nerve. The neural foramen (spinal foramen) are small holes on the sides of the backbone that are ...

Bones called vertebrae make up your spine. Muscles and ligaments connect your vertebrae to each other. Between the vertebrae lie soft, flat discs that provide cushioning and support. Each vertebra ...

A debilitating autoimmune condition silently attacks the spine and surrounding joints, causing inflammation that gradually transforms flexible vertebrae into rigid, fused bone. Ankylosing spondylitis ...