Spinal stenosis can be a congenital condition, with some people having a narrow spinal canal from birth. But more often, spinal stenosis is acquired, resulting from osteoarthritis of the spine.

The spine allows you to stand upright, bend and twist – all while protecting your spinal cord, the communications highway that threads a vast network of nerves from your brain to all corners of the ...

The thoracic spine is located between your cervical and lumbar spines, and it serves as an attachment point for your ribs and for many muscles and bones. If it seems to you like your neck and low back ...

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If you struggle with back pain, you should sleep in a way that avoids putting extra pressure on your spine. If you can’t find that sweet spot, you’ll spend the night tossing and turning, and your body ...

cervical cancer can cause unexplained back pain when the cancer spreads to nearby structures such as the pelvic region or the spine itself. If you’ve been dealing with back pain that won’t go ...

This stretch lengthens and improves the spine's flexibility ... to rest behind your back. Straighten your right leg with your foot flexed and raise it toward your upper body.

Searching Instagram for an alternative, I found physical therapist Dr. Anthony Green’s go-to mobility move for addressing upper back tightness. I tried it and found it was a game-changer—my entire ...

You should feel this stretch in the back of your right shoulder. To do it: Gently pull your right arm across your chest as far as you can. Use your left hand to hold the upper part of your right arm.