A recent conversation about cortisone shots and back pain due to herniated discs inspired me to write this article. The person I was speaking with was quite misinformed about when cortisone shots are ...

Back pain is a common issue faced by many. However, it shouldn't be ignored. Follow these tips proactively to prevent any ...

A clinical trial on the VIA Disc NP treatment for discogenic back pain has shown impressive results, significantly reducing pain and improving back function. The non-surgical, minimally invasive ...

You probably don't even need opioids or surgery.

It feels like back pain comes for many of us at some point in our lives, and it’s tricky to treat. A new gene therapy, which repairs damaged discs and reduces pain, has shown promise in mouse tests.

Disc-related back pain may one day meet its therapeutic match: gene therapy delivered by naturally derived nanocarriers that, a new study shows, repairs damaged discs in the spine and lowers pain ...

Like fixing a flat on the roadside, a new injectable hydrogel is showing promise as a remedy for worn-down spinal discs -- pumping them back up and relieving chronic back pain. The gel, with the brand ...

ReGelTec Inc., a company developing a percutaneous hydrogel implant for the treatment of chronic low back pain caused by degenerative disc disease, announced the publication of a journal article in ...

Discs are the cushion-like material between vertebrae in your spine, and protect the vertebra if damaged. Herniated or “slipped” discs are relatively common, and can be extremely painful. But did you ...

“Back day” has become a staple of fitness social media, often framed through aesthetics alone.