The spine is susceptible to osteoarthritis because of the motion between the vertebrae. It’s most common in the lower back, or lumbar spine, because these joints carry most of the body weight.

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease that gradually wears down joint tissue, leading to ...

A new study revealed a strikingly high prevalence of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (SKOA) among patients with fragility hip ...

Following the lead of previous work on mRNA-based vaccines, therapies for spinal cord injuries and more, the method relies upon mineral-coated microparticles to deliver mRNA that encodes for ...

Foraminal Stenosis: A narrowing of the openings (foramina) where spinal nerves exit the vertebrae, which can lead to nerve compression. Osteoarthritis (OA): A degenerative joint disease ...

Facet joint pain is a common source of chronic low back pain, often resulting from conditions such as osteoarthritis. Managing this type of pain can be challenging, as it requires a comprehensive ...