We selected eight peripheral neuropathy diseases (diabetic neuropathy, nerve root/plexus disorder, carpal tunnel syndrome, polyneuropathies, sciatica with lumbago, trigeminal neuralgia, postherpetic ...

Location of a Herniated Disc A herniated disc can occur in any of the three spinal sections (cervical, thoracic, or lumbar), though it is most common in the lower lumbar spine. While discs normally ...

Lumbar spinal stenosis self-care strategies including regular exercise, posture changes, and adopting healthy habits can help relieve back pain caused by narrowing spaces in the spinal canal. Lumbar ...

Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord Injury Repair and Regeneration of Ministry of Education, Orthopaedic Department of Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, School of Life Sciences and Technology, ...

Medically reviewed by Kimberly Brown, MDFact checked by Khara ScheppmannThe iliopsoas muscle is the major flexor of your hip ...

A lumbar puncture is used to take a sample of the cerebrospinal fluid from the lower back. This fluid flows around the spinal cord and the brain, and clears waste products. Levels of certain proteins ...