Age-related intervertebral disc (IVD) pathologies are a major driver of chronic low back pain and disability. Long framed as ...

Hundreds of sausage dogs took part in a charity walk along a Porthcawl beach. Pontypool-born Hollywood actor Luke Evans was among those to bring his dog along on Sunday afternoon as the event raised ...

Nothing can stop Monty the dachshund, not even paralysis. This little pup still enjoys his walks alongside his sister, ...

A worker in his 40s recently suspected shoulder diseases such as rotator cuff due to frequent stiff neck and shoulders and ...

Known for their iconic long bodies, Dachshunds are prone to intervertebral disc disease (IVDD).

The intervertebral discs between the spinal vertebrae comprise a gel-like core, the nucleus pulposus (NP), encased by a tough, fibrous outer ring. The NP’s high water content allows it to act like a ...

A slipped disk can happen anywhere along the spine. Despite the name, the intervertebral disk does not slip out of place. Instead, the inner material protrudes through the disk’s outer ring, causing ...

Few injuries are as suddenly and thoroughly debilitating as a herniated disc. If you've experienced one, you know how quickly you can go from feeling completely normal to all at once having trouble ...

Block vertebrae is when two or more vertebrae are fused. It’s present from birth and can cause pain and reduced range of motion. Treatment may include medications, physical therapy, or surgery. Your ...

In degenerative disc disease (DDD), the discs that separate your spine's bones, or vertebrae, start to breakdown, or degenerate. The discs provide cushion between the vertebrae, absorb shock, and ...