If you’re at a doctor’s appointment and the provider says “spine disorder,” you might stop in your tracks. But you don’t ...

The spine, or backbone, is made up of small bones (vertebrae) stacked -- along with discs -- one on top of another. A healthy spine, when viewed from the side, has gentle curves to it. The curves help ...

Q: Many elderly people have a hunchback or curvature in their spine. What causes this? A: Thoracic kyphosis describes how the thoracic spine bends forward, which is a normal condition. The thoracic ...