Researchers have identified a bone-driven signaling pathway that may explain how spinal degeneration leads to chronic pain.

Lumbar radiculopathy is inflammation of a nerve root in the lower back that causes symptoms in the back and down the leg. Radiculopathy is pain and other neurological symptoms caused by the pinching ...

Radiculopathy, or a pinched nerve in the spine, can cause symptoms, including pain, weakness, and numbness. Pain relievers, steroids, and physical therapy can help treat radiculopathy. A doctor may ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

What Is the Cervical Spine? Where Is the Cervical Spine Located? A long, flexible column extending through most of your upper body, the spinal column consists of seven bones called vertebrae. The ...

A 58 year-old woman developed right neck and shoulder pain followed by paresthesias down the right arm. Two weeks later, she noted her right foot was limping. On examination, her right biceps reflex ...

Brachial plexus injuries can be classified in 2 ways: by the degree of nerve injury or by their anatomic location (as in this article). A more complete understanding of the associated anatomy enhances ...

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 ...