A bulging, or herniated, disk occurs when the spongy center of a disk in the spine pushes out through a tear in the outer, rubbery portion of the disk. Symptoms can include pain and problems with ...

The lumbar vertebrae are the largest movable bones of the backbone. Their large size and bone strength is necessary because these vertebrae support more weight than the upper two segments of the ...

Everyone experiences some sort of lower back pain or discomfort. It’s best not to ignore these common but sometimes debilitating aches and pains. Your lower back consists of five vertebrae, labeled L1 ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. L5-S1 degenerative disc disease is a common pathologic ...

Lumbar lordosis is when the back has an excessive curve, which may be situated just above the buttocks. This is often accompanied by lower back pain. A number of factors — from posture to pregnancy — ...

Objective: To determine whether the location of spondylolysis in the lumbar spine of athletes differs with biomechanical factors. Methods: Single photon emission computerised tomography and reverse ...