Lower back pain is a common reason for outpatient hospital visits, clinics, or other healthcare facilities. Medical professionals perform lumbar MRIs for various reasons. If someone is ...

Lumbar stenosis is a common spinal condition that affects millions of people, particularly older adults. It occurs when the spinal canal located in the lower back experiences narrowing, putting ...

Levoscoliosis is a condition where the spine curves to the left in a “C” shape. This curve usually starts in the lumbar region or lower back. Treatments, such as braces or surgery, can help ...

Low back pain is one of the most common reasons patients see primary care doctors. To understand this condition, it’s ...

A new procedure at Main Line Health uses a side or front surgical entry and an implant for stable fix for back pain with less hospital time and faster recovery.

Lumbar total disc replacement patients tended to have more facet injections following surgery compared to those having anterolateral lumbar interbody fusion, according to a study published in the ...

Dr. Jeff Lehmen, a spine surgeon at SSM St. Mary's Hospital, said this assumption could be a sign of lumbar disk herniation, ...