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

Researchers identified specific regions of the human spinal cord where neural activity directly correlates with bladder ...

In the center of your body’s repair system are tiny cells with mighty power—pericytes. These small but active cells surround ...

For work identifying a novel therapeutic target to improve walking after SCI, Newton Cho is the 2025 winner of the Science & PINS Prize for Neuromodulation. The prize rewards innovative research that ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...