The spinal column is composed of bony structures called vertebrae. The spinal cord is divided into 4 regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral regions.

Spinal cord stimulators are electrical devices that are surgically implanted in the body to treat long-term pain. They have a battery pack and leads that deliver electrical impulses directly to the ...

There's a treatment helping chronic pain patients by disrupting pain signals in the body from getting to the brain.

Lumbar laminectomy is a surgery to treat spinal compression in your lower back. It involves removing the rear of one or more vertebrae. It’s usually a safe and effective treatment for spinal ...

A new study from a USC research team just published in  Nature Communications reveals major insights in understanding how the human spinal cord triggers the bladder emptying process – insights that ...

As the spinal cord usually doesn’t extend to the lumbar spine, this condition occurs rarely. That said, it can sometimes affect the nerves in the lower region of the spine (near the base of the ...

Original Article from The New England Journal of Medicine — Tumor of the Spinal Cord Leading to Destruction of the Lumbar Region, Hydrocephalus, Double Optic Neuritis, and Painless Labor ...

Spinal cord stimulation is recommended for back pain when other treatments have failed. WebMD examines this procedure and its role in pain management.

Trying to restore bodily functions after spinal cord injuries Anderson Cooper: This week on 60 Minutes, we're doing a story about efforts to help people who are paralyzed with severe spinal cord ...