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 damage—whether from traumatic injury or conditions such as spina bifida—can have a profound impact on bladder ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

What is spinal cord stimulation? The truth about the back pain treatment - Research shows spinal cord stimulators work no ...

Common types of spine surgery include laminectomy, vertebroplasty, and spinal fusion. Certain procedures are better suited for certain types of damage. There are many types of spine surgery, but ...

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 ...