R ob Reiner made so many classic movies — the ones we watch over and over, the ones we can’t stop quoting, the ones that soundtrack our lives. That’s why the world is in shock and grief today at the ...

A spinal cord injury consists of damage to the spinal cord that results from external trauma including accidents, falls and sports-related injuries, rather than a degenerative disease. The effects of ...

If someone has a broken back, it means that one or more of the bones that make up the spine has broken. Doctors may also refer to a broken back as a spinal fracture. A broken back can happen for ...

Benthaus is among six passengers selected to ride on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, scheduled to get off the ground from West Texas on its 37th spaceflight. The passengers of NS-37 would join 80 ...

What is spinal cord compression? Spinal cord compression is caused by any condition that puts pressure on your spinal cord. Your spinal cord is the bundle of nerves that carries messages back and ...

Myelopathy symptoms happen when the spinal cord is compressed. Cervical myelopathy, found in the neck, is the most common type due to aging. Thoracic myelopathy is often caused by herniated discs or ...

Exercise can help reduce stiffness, improve mood, and relieve pain from spinal arthritis. The "Knees-to-Chest Stretch" helps relieve compression on your spine and increases back flexibility. The ...