The Hoffman test, also known as the Hoffman sign test, lets your doctor know whether there are compression — or pressure — problems in your spine near your neck. During this brief examination, your ...

A lumbar laminectomy is a surgery that treats compression of the spinal cord in your lower back. The surgery involves removing all or part of your vertebra called the lamina. The lamina is the part of ...

Cervical cord compression, a condition involving the spinal cord gradually becoming compressed/squeezed from wear and tear, is among the common age-related spine health issues that often affect those ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can affect the function of the nervous system, which can cause neurological symptoms. Symptoms can include pain and weakness. AS is a long-term (chronic) inflammatory ...

Spinal complications are common effects of osteoporosis. These include spinal fractures and spinal stenosis. Medications, lifestyle changes, and exercises can help you manage osteoporosis and prevent ...