Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions. Conditions such as herniated disks, ...

If you experience back pain from spending most days sitting at a desk, one issue might be your chair. Medical experts recommend ergonomic office chairs for desk workers, and it’s not because of the ...

If you're an office worker, you probably already know that sitting all day, everyday is bad for your general health. Unfortunately, between long hours grinding for a deadline, commuting to work, and ...

Dealing with low back pain, regardless of your age or health status, causes a great deal of stress and inconvenience in everyday life. And if you work a desk job or sit all day, you may be at higher ...

Lumbar retrolisthesis is when parts of your backbone are slipping backward on one another. Although this condition generally causes few symptoms, there’s evidence that lumbar retrolisthesis can lead ...

Do you ever get low back pain after a long drive or a long day spent sitting at your desk? If so, you’re not alone: A 2015 study found that the rate of chronic, impairing low back pain more than ...

Post-dural puncture headaches often develop within a few days of a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). They usually go away on their own within a week or two, but if they persist, a doctor might recommend ...

Lumbar support pillows are designed to provide added comfort and support to the lower back when sitting. They are particularly helpful for people who sit for extended periods, like office workers or ...

The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae that help with mobility and stability. Lumbar vertebrae are larger because they carry the load from your head down to the lower spine. The lumbar spine has a ...

We prospectively studied 301 adults with suspected meningitis to determine whether clinical characteristics that were present before CT of the head was performed could be used to identify patients who ...