Back decompression aims to relieve back pain by taking pressure off compressed spinal discs. There are surgical and nonsurgical methods of back decompression. Nonsurgical therapy includes spinal ...

From clinical outcomes to costs, here are the key discoveries in spine surgery this year: 1. A study from Plano-based Texas Back Institute found positive clinical results for patients having hybrid ...

Chronic lower back pain is not a life sentence; it is often a signal that your core stabilizers and hip muscles are weak or tight. For busy fitness enthusiasts and everyday individuals, finding time ...

University of Utah Health’s Spine Care Clinic connects you to a coordinated staff of experts working together to provide nonoperative and operative care. Your lower back pain may be treated with ...

A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a break in an individual bone, or vertebra, of the spine that causes the vertebra to collapse. A lumbar VCF affects the lower spine. When a VCF occurs, the ...

Spine surgery is a broad field encompassing various procedures that help address different spinal conditions. There are various types of spine surgery, including artificial disk replacement and spinal ...

A bulging disc in your lower back is most often caused by naturally occurring changes as you age. Most bulging discs don’t cause symptoms, but they may progress to become herniated discs. Lower back ...

From CMS developments to device coverage, here are 10 payer updates spine surgeons should know headed into 2026: 1. Some fee-for-service spine procedures in traditional Medicare will have prior ...

Tight hamstrings are a common issue for many of us, often leading to lower back pain and hip tightness. When the hamstrings remain tight, they can create tension in both the hips and the back. It's ...

Tiger Woods had micro decompression surgery of the lumbar spine for nerve impingement in the lower back, according to a social media post on Friday. Woods, 48, had the surgery performed in West Palm ...