UCI Orthopaedic Department - Spine Surgery

UCI Orthopaedic Department - Spine Surgery Offers specialized care for all kinds of neck & back conditions to restoring spine health & mobility.

Acute Low Back Pain Guideline on the Way.
03/02/2026

Acute Low Back Pain Guideline on the Way.

A clinical practice guideline for the Assessment and Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain is being developed by a multidisciplinary guideline development group (GDG), including the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM).

Causes of upper right back pain and remedies.
02/23/2026

Causes of upper right back pain and remedies.

Pain in the upper right back can occur due to muscle strain, spinal fractures, osteoarthritis, and herniated disks. Treatments may involve a combination of home treatments and medical intervention.

How do you get rid of a lower back spasm?
02/16/2026

How do you get rid of a lower back spasm?

Lower back spasms can be painful, but they are treatable. Certain remedies, stretches, and lifestyle changes can help reduce or get rid of back spasms.

What to Do for Pinched Nerve Pain in the Neck.
02/13/2026

What to Do for Pinched Nerve Pain in the Neck.

A pinched nerve in the neck can cause pain, numbness, and weakness that extends through the neck, shoulder, and arm.1 The medical name for neck nerve pain is "cervical radiculopathy." While the symptoms of a pinched nerve in the neck and shoulder can be really uncomfortable, treatment for a pinched....

How the nervous system activates repair after spinal cord injury.
02/09/2026

How the nervous system activates repair after spinal cord injury.

After a spinal cord injury, cells in the brain and spinal cord change to cope with stress and repair tissue. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Nature Neuroscience, shows that this response is controlled by specific DNA sequences. This knowledge could help develop more targeted tre...

MRI-based evaluation system accurately quantifies paraspinal muscle atrophy and nerve root injury severity.
02/06/2026

MRI-based evaluation system accurately quantifies paraspinal muscle atrophy and nerve root injury severity.

A noninvasive MRI technique that measures volumetric changes in paraspinal muscles could transform how doctors assess nerve damage in the cervical spine, which helps guide more precise treatment decisions and potentially speed recovery for patients suffering from either sudden trauma or gradual dege...

Why Your Sternocleidomastoid Hurts and What to Do.
01/30/2026

Why Your Sternocleidomastoid Hurts and What to Do.

Sternocleidomastoid pain often results from poor posture, muscle tension, or repetitive neck movements, leading to symptoms like neck tenderness, headaches, and dizziness. The sternocleidomastoid muscles run along the sides of your neck and help you turn and tilt your head. You can help ease discomf...

Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort a nurse explains why it should be taken seriously....
01/23/2026

Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort a nurse explains why it should be taken seriously.

About half to three-quarters of expectant mothers experience pain during pregnancy that is largely untreated, contributing to preventable suffering and harm. Many mothers avoid medications and treatments during pregnancy for fear that they may cause harm to their unborn baby. Yet, most are unaware o...

5 Facts about Scoliosis Every Parent Should Know.
01/16/2026

5 Facts about Scoliosis Every Parent Should Know.

Scoliosis is a common spine condition often found in adolescents. Roughly 3 million new cases of the condition are diagnosed in the United States each year, with a majority of them identified as idiopathic scoliosis — a type of scoliosis that presents in children in their teenage years.

4 Best Adjustable Beds for Back Pain and Better Sleep.
01/14/2026

4 Best Adjustable Beds for Back Pain and Better Sleep.

Today's adjustable beds are advanced: They allow you to elevate the head and foot of the bed for a personalized sleep position, and can help reduce pressure on your airway (or even provide extra support for reading or watching TV in bed). But can they really improve your quality of sleep?

Is the Holy Grail for Treating Chronic Back Pain Within Reach?
01/09/2026

Is the Holy Grail for Treating Chronic Back Pain Within Reach?

Chronic pain reroutes circuits in our nerves to the spinal cord and the brain. Understanding how this happens could help us reverse it.

Back pain tied to higher rates of common diseases.
01/07/2026

Back pain tied to higher rates of common diseases.

Back pain isn't just a debilitating condition; it may be a flag for other major health issues. New research shows the incidence of conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and cancer is higher in people with back pain than in those without back pain.

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