Scientists from Trinity College Dublin are assessing how the development of spinal ligaments provide mechanical stability and ...

This part of the spine provides an attachment area for different muscles, ligaments, and tendons in the pelvic region. It also helps distribute a person’s body weight while sitting down.

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are types of arthritis. They affect tough bands of tissue called ligaments in the spine. In DISH, ligaments harden ...

Spine misalignment can cause several symptoms, including pain, and affect range of motion. ... Musculoskeletal refers to muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments.

Minimally invasive spine surgery allows for less trauma and damage to muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints as well as the bones of the spine. It also allows for less damage to any other ...

Causes. There are many reasons your upper and middle back can hurt. Some of these are: Strain or injury to the muscles and ligaments that support your spine, such as from overuse or lifting ...

Aging bones and ligaments of your spine may gradually get thicker and stiffer, leaving less space between them. Bone spurs that press on the spine and nerves may also develop.