Basilar invagination is when the top of your spine gets pushed into the base of your skull. It leads to pinching or pressure on the brain stem, which is a bundle of nerves connecting the brain to the ...

Chordoma is a rare cancer that affects spinal tissue. It can occur anywhere along the spine but is most common near the tailbone and the base of the skull. Treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, ...

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 ...

Spine leaders expect things like outpatient care and new technologies to grow in the specialty, but different factors such as AI and personalized tools could surprise people in the long term with ...

The following text summarizes information provided in the video. Health care visits related to symptoms or concerns regarding the neck are common. Although musculoskeletal neck pain is usually ...

The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae that help with mobility and stability. Lumbar vertebrae are larger because they carry the load from your head down to the lower spine. The lumbar spine has a ...