Rats exhibit significant recovery of locomotor function following incomplete spinal cord injuries, albeit with altered gait expression and reduced speed and stepping frequency. These changes likely ...

Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that, in comparison to the control group, postoperative constipation ...

Unlike humans, rats have a greater capacity for spontaneous recovery after spinal cord injury, which allowed researchers to compare natural healing with healing supported by electrical stimulation.

Chronic pain affects millions of people in the US. Targeting an oft-overlooked brain receptor could one day offer relief.

Chiropractors offer non-invasive care, but transparency and education are key. One expert explains risks and benefits of chiropractic treatment and recommends a multidisciplinary approach.

Anderson Cooper: This week on 60 Minutes, we're doing a story about efforts to help people who are paralyzed with severe spinal cord injuries develop the ability to walk again. And not just walk ...

People with spinal muscle atrophy (SMA), an inherited neuromuscular disease, usually experience muscle weakness that impacts movement. New research suggests that electrical spinal cord stimulation ...

The operation to free her spinal cord could cost between £17,000 and £20,000, and she is hoping to get that done this year, while she also needs to consider which treatment she would want for ...

It was also suspected that Amy’s spinal cord was tethered – where the spinal cord is attached to the tissue around the spinal canal, meaning it cannot move freely - which was confirmed by a ...

It can result from injuries, fatigue, or an underlying condition. Specific injuries, like muscle strains, can affect the ligaments in your spine and cause back pain. Similarly, using muscles you ...

After a spinal cord injury, nearby cells quickly rush to action, forming protective scar tissue around the damaged area to stabilize and protect it. But over time, too much scarring can prevent nerves ...