The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerves and cells that carries signals between the brain and body. This article looks at the spinal cord’s function and anatomy and includes an interactive ...

Experiencing lower back pain? Discover the causes, types, risks, and when to seek medication for relief and effective treatment options.

Learn to identify whether your back pain stems from muscle strain or spinal problems through location, symptoms, and movement patterns.

Spinal muscular atrophy is a genetically inherited disorder that causes muscle weakness. Adults can get spinal muscular atrophy, but it’s rare in adults and progresses slowly.

Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves more attention—and how to strengthen it.

Lower back pain during squatting motions, whether during exercise or day-to-day activities, can have numerous causes.

Three patients with spinal muscular atrophy had improved muscle strength and could walk farther after a month of daily spinal stimulation.