The place where they meet is called the lumbosacral joint, or L5-S1. Above and below each vertebra is an intervertebral disc. The disc serves as a shock absorber between each lumbar bone. It also ...

pelvic nerve, sacral dorsal root ganglion (DRG), and spinal cord has been explored to treat urinary incontinence and overactive bladder (OAB). This study introduces sacral intraspinal microstimulation ...

A groundbreaking device that functions like a pacemaker for the bladder is offering hope to those suffering from overactive bladder.

Therapeutic breakthroughs in neuromodulation merge wearable technologies, deep brain implants, and tailored stimulations ...

An eager little boy's excitement to go dirt biking led to a heartwrenching accident Jay Simpson was with dad Dakota Simpson, ...

Causes of back pain in pregnancy can range from underlying causes, such as a prior injury, to the increased pregnancy-related pressure on nerves. Some studies suggest sitting or standing positions in ...

[s4] Additionally, a modest cervical spinal signal alteration was reported in one patient with severe childhood-onset Pelizaeus-Merzbacher-like disease.[s5] A diffuse gadolinium enhancement of the ...

A small stimulator is implanted in your lower back that transmits an electrical current that blocks the pain signals from your nerves. SI joint fusion. Rarely, your doctor may recommend that you ...

Cluneal nerve entrapment is increasingly recognized as a significant yet often overlooked cause of low back pain (LBP). The cluneal nerves, which are responsible for sensation in the skin over the ...

Spinal cord compression (SCC) occurs in 5% to 30% of the oncology population and affects patient function, comfort, and general quality of life. Patients with lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate ...