Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD Fact checked by Jillian Dara The lumbar spine includes the five vertebrae in ...

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It’s also one of the most important parts of anatomy ... between your first and second lumbar vertebrae, in the lower back. Not only does the spinal cord act as a hub for all nerve signals ...

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Laminectomy is a type of spinal decompression surgery where a surgeon removes the bony arch from one or more of your spinal bones (vertebrae). This widens the space around your spine and can help ...