Microvascular decompression surgery treats the pain of certain nerve conditions that affect the head and neck. The surgery-related risks are few, and many people report an immediate reduction in pain.

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 ...

This groundbreaking achievement at Melomed Mitchells Plain Hospital offers hope to patients grappling with complex spine ...

Treating curvature of the spine as an adult often involves pain relief medications, exercise, or spinal injections to soothe symptoms. Surgery may only be necessary for adults with severe curvature or ...

Surgery for spinal stenosis of the neck aims to relieve compression and improve symptoms. Spinal stenosis is a compression of nerves in the spine. The condition most commonly affects the lumbar spine, ...

Spine surgery is in a “renaissance” with new ideas regularly emerging, Tan Chen, MD, said. As more data comes out, he said he ...

Chronic back pain can severely impact daily life, limiting mobility and diminishing quality of life. Many patients hesitate to consider surgery, fearing its effectiveness or the potential risks ...