Dr. Isaac Moss, an orthopedic surgeon at UConn Health, can see his patient’s spinal column during surgery without cutting the back open or even having to look at a two-dimensional X-ray on a screen.

Most of the time, low back pain is caused by strained back muscles. But in some cases, problems with your spine can lead to pain in your lower back. Examples of this include: Bulging or ruptured disks ...

Try these 10 moves to help you crack your back. You won’t even need equipment for most of them. Also, view a video demonstrating some of the moves in greater detail. When you “crack” your back, you’re ...

The curl-up is part of spine expert Stuart McGill’s 'Big Three', shown in research to increase core endurance without ...

Whether you’re swinging a bat, reaching for your seat belt or simply turning to look over your shoulder, your ability to rotate affects everything from sports performance to daily life. Yet, for many ...

A retrospective analysis of 203 consecutive 360° fusions performed in an ambulatory setting confirmed a 100% discharge rate within 23 hours with zero hospital transfers or immediate readmissions.

When you have obesity, excess body weight may put pressure on your spine or alter your posture, making back pain more likely. Carrying excess weight puts strain on your spine that can affect the disks ...