If conservative treatments don't work within two or three months, surgery may be an option. However, the benefits of surgeries like lumbar fusion remain controversial. A total disc replacement is ...

To mark the celebration of the International Women’s Day, Plexus has announced its launch of HERbernation, a transformative programme dedicated to creating a safe and empowering space for women to ...

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Lumbar support in a mattress benefits everyone, not just those who suffer from back pain. The lumbar supports the bulk of your weight and helps you perform even the most basic movements.

Families of children with injuries to the brachial plexus at birth are often traumatized by a difficult delivery. The moments after delivery are chaotic and families are unsure of what has happened to ...

A lumbar puncture is used to take a sample of the cerebrospinal fluid from the lower back. This fluid flows around the spinal cord and the brain, and clears waste products. Levels of certain proteins ...