Cervical radiculitis (cervical radiculopathy) happens when something presses up against one of the nerve roots near the top of your spine. This pressure is usually caused by a herniated or worn ...

A pinched nerve in your back is most often caused by either disk herniation or spinal stenosis.. Herniated Disk: A herniated or “slipped” disk is when a portion of the disk bulges out, usually ...

Cervical spinal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the spinal canal. If the canal narrows significantly, it can become too small for the spinal cord and nerve roots.

The nerve roots that exit the spinal column through the neural foramina may become compressed, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness. For some people, the condition doesn’t cause any symptoms ...

A spinal cord injury (SCI) is the occurrence of an acute traumatic damage to the spinal cord or nerves roots within the spinal column, including the cauda equina, that results in temporary or ...

Chiropractic theory maintains that the bones that make up the spinal column -- known as vertebrae -- can become misaligned and/or not move properly, which could place abnormal pressure on nerves ...

However, it is also commonly prescribed as an "off label" treatment for chronic low back pain syndromes like lumbar spinal stenosis. Skip to main content Your source for the latest research news ...

H.S. Dear H.S.: “Foot drop” is a simple name for a complex issue. It almost always involves damage to a nerve. The nerves to the muscles that hold up the foot come off the spinal column at L4 ...

Spinal stenosis refers to the narrowing of the spinal canal, which contains the spinal cord and nerve roots. This narrowing compresses the spinal cord and nerve roots, resulting in symptoms.