Is My Pain Sciatica or Something Else?

There are several conditions that mimic the shooting, searing pain of sciatica. Learn what conditions could be masquerading as sciatica and how your doctor might make a differential diagnosis.

2 Little-Known Treatments to Relieve Back Pain Caused by Isthmic Spondylolisthesis

Not all relief from isthmic spondylolisthesis symptoms requires a prescription.

2 Exercises to Relieve Sciatica Symptoms Caused by Isthmic Spondylolisthesis

Exercise can bring meaningful relief from your isthmic spondylolisthesis symptoms.

What You Need to Know about Spondylosis

Learn about the various causes of spondylosis symptoms.

7 Back Pain Conditions That Mainly Affect Women

Women are more likely than men to have chronic pain. Check out these back pain symptoms to see if you’re experiencing something similar.

Is My Back Pain Caused by a Pinched Nerve or Degenerated Disc?

Terminology describing back pain that originates from a spinal disc problem can become confusing. Clarity can be gained, however, by focusing on the source of the pain: nerve irritation or disc space problems.

New Features Make the Spine-Health Forums Easier to Use

The Spine-health Forums offer a great way for those with chronic conditions to interact, and now they’re better than ever.

Spine Fusion Patient Is Thankful for New Life after Surgery

Rafael Rodriguez credits his successful fusion surgery with finding the right surgeon, his titanium implant, and having the right attitude.

Surgery Best for Degenerative Spondylolisthesis

The recently released results of the second SPORT study showed that patients who selected surgery to treat their lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis had better outcomes when compared to those who selected nonsurgical treatment.