Cervical stenosis (CS) is the medical term for the narrowing of the spinal canal in the cervical or “neck” region of the spine. In CS, the upper part of the spinal canal becomes narrowed, compressing ...

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. This can cause pressure and result ...

The spine is vital for movement and support. Disorders like disc herniation and scoliosis cause pain and stiffness. These ...

Persistent leg pain that flares up while walking and fades with rest may point to a hidden condition of the spine. Tom Miller, MD, talks with orthopedic spine surgeon Darrel Brodke, MD, about how ...

Spinal stenosis occurs when the space inside the spinal canal becomes too narrow. When the spinal canal gets too small, the spinal cord or nerves within this space can become compressed. Some people ...

Gophers wrestler Brandon Sitch’s career came to an end recently when University of Minnesota doctors diagnosed him with spinal stenosis, or the narrowing of the spine. The disorder causes the spinal ...

Millions of people get steroid shots in their backs to relieve pain. Now they are probably wondering if it's safe. Hundreds, possibly thousands, of back-pain patients are being warned this week to ...

Texas Rangers pitcher Omar Beltre has had surgery after being diagnosed with a genetic narrowing of the spine. Rangers assistant general manager Thad Levine said Thursday that there were no surprises ...