Posteriorly, the bony arch encircles the spinal canal (Fig 1). It is composed of transverse processes, facet joints, two pedicles, two laminae, and a spinous process. In the lumbar spine ...

If you're struggling with low back pain, the issue might just be in your SI joint. The joint connects your pelvis and low ...

Back pain often happens because something is off in the way your spinal joints, muscles, discs, and nerves fit together and move.

Sagittal facet joint orientation is increased in patients ... Physical examination often reveals limitation in motion of the lumbar spine, especially during extension of the spine.

The spine consists of bones called vertebrae and discs between two bones. The disc is an avascular structure – meaning it has ...

Sitting for extended periods can lead to serious spinal issues, including degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis. Learn about the risks, how sitting affects your spine, and ...

Many clinicians subscribe to the concept of a “back related” hamstring injury (or more specifically lumbar spine related), 3– 5 although this is a controversial paradigm to researchers as no specific ...