The placebo effect is not only real; its ability to deaden pain has been pinpointed to cells in the spinal cord. That raises hopes for new ways of treating conditions such as chronic pain.

Wearable microscopes produce high-definition, real-time images of mouse spinal cord activity across previously inaccessible regions. genprowebdirectory Facebook Linkedin RSS Twitter Youtube ...

Monash University researchers have restored movement and regenerated nerves using stem cells in zebra fish where the spinal cord is severely damaged. The research, presented at the International ...

Top: An acute spinal cord injury leads to an interruption of motor nerve pathways, resulting in paraplegia, a paralysis of arm and leg muscles. Center: The injured nerve pathways cannot recover ...

Decompression therapy is a treatment that helps reduce pain from pressure on nerves by stretching out the affected area. This treatment may help if other treatments like rest, physical therapy, or ...

Jan's MRI images show how much her nerves were pinched. The spinal column should show white the whole way down, however, it narrows and toward the bottom, is entirely charcoal gray.

Applying red-light therapy to a damaged spinal cord protects and regenerates nerve cells, ... View 2 Images 1 / 2. ... Paul brings extensive knowledge and real-world experience to New Atlas.

This herniated material can put pressure on a spinal nerve or nerve root. Image by: ... Laminectomy: A surgeon may remove part of the vertebrae to make room for nerves. Spinal fusion: ...

Cauda Equina Syndrome: CES is a low back pain where a bundle of nerve roots called cauda equina (horse tail) get affected. Learn more about symptoms, causes, treatments, and prognosis of this ...