Doctor Craig Forsthoefel enjoys the complexity of the spine and understanding the conditions that cause patients pain and disability. Patients with spinal stenosis often have pain in their back, legs ...

Persistent leg pain that flares up while walking and fades with rest may point to a hidden condition of the spine. Tom Miller, MD, talks with orthopedic spine surgeon Darrel Brodke, MD, about how ...

DOCTOR, WE’RE TALKING ABOUT SPINAL STENOSIS. IT CAN BE A VERY PAINFUL CONDITION AND IT CAN BECOME SO BAD THAT IT DOES REQUIRE SURGERY AS 11 NEWS ANCHOR LACEY GRIFFITH EXPLAINS. FOR ONE MARYLAND WOMAN, ...

Spinal stenosis is usually a chronic condition, but treatments can help manage symptoms and prevent disability. Learn more.

Steroids help reduce inflammation that can cause severe back pain, but steroids aren’t long-term solutions. They come with a number of potential side effects and health risks. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

Lumbar decompression surgery aims to release compressed nerves in the lower back. This procedure may ease pain and improve mobility in those with spinal conditions. Conditions such as herniated disks, ...

Surgery for spinal stenosis of the neck aims to relieve compression and improve symptoms. Spinal stenosis is a compression of nerves in the spine. The condition most commonly affects the lumbar spine, ...