Thoracic nerves The thoracic nerves refer to the cluster of nerve fibers found in the upper body, particularly within the chest region. These nerve fibers are considered spinal nerves, which carry and ...

The vertebral column’s most important physiologic function is protecting the spinal cord, which is the main avenue for communication between the brain and the rest of the body. The spinal cord is ...

Neural foraminal stenosis occurs when the space a spinal nerve travels through narrows, causing nerve irritation and compression. Symptoms of neural foraminal stenosis can include pain, numbness, ...

The spine, or backbone, is a long column of bones that runs down the center of a person’s back. It is essential for many functions, such as movement, support, and protecting the spinal cord. A ...

Upper back pain is less common than lower back pain, but it can still be chronic and impact your life. It’s easier to know how to treat upper back pain if you understand its causes. Express.co.uk ...

But TOS is a very real, frustrating, and difficult-to-describe ailment. That may explain why it took so long to diagnose. I spoke with Dr. Jacques Hacquebord, a peripheral nerve surgery specialist and ...

INDIANAPOLIS – Titanium rods and screws were placed in IndyCar driver Robert Wickens' spine during surgery Monday to stabilize a thoracic spinal fracture associated with a spinal cord injury sustained ...