Silent cells deep in your spinal cord may hold a surprising key to healing after devastating injuries and brain disease. A ...

Neurological diseases are conditions that affect your nervous system. Your nervous system includes your brain and spinal cord as well as all the nerves that branch out to the rest of your body. There ...

Neuromuscular diseases are conditions that affect your nerve and muscle function. Neuromuscular disorders affect your peripheral nerves—the nerves outside your brain and spinal cord. Types of ...

The spine is vital for movement and support. Disorders like disc herniation and scoliosis cause pain and stiffness. These conditions are often worsened by lifestyle factors. Early symptoms include ...

Robert A. Kayal, MD, FAAOS is the founder, president and CEO of Kayal Orthopaedic Center, PC, chief of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Patient Care Associates, LLC and chief of the Department ...

A neurologist is a doctor who is an expert in nervous system conditions. Your nervous system includes your brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves (nerves that connect your brain and spine to your ...

Patient care at Neurosurgery Services of CMA goes well beyond precision surgery at the Cayuga Medical Center operating rooms and can include treating neck and back pain with physical therapy, pain ...

Spinal stenosis is a condition characterized by narrowing of the spinal canal, a tubular structure which encloses the spinal cord. Narrowing of the spinal canal leads to compression of the spinal cord ...

A herniated disc can pinch a nerve, which causes pain, numbness, or weakness in your lower back and legs. Diagnosing a pinched nerve involves your medical history, a physical exam, and diagnostic ...