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A spinal tumor is a growth that develops within your spinal canal or bones of your spine. It may be cancerous or noncancerous. Tumors that affect the bones of the spine (vertebrae) are known as verte...

... designed furniture or stress management programs can help. In addition, there doesn’t appear to be one type of mattress that’s best for people with back pain. It’s probably a matter...

As you age, the soft disks between your vertebrae begin to dry out and shrink. This narrows the space between the vertebrae, which makes the spine less stable and decreases its flexibility. This can c...

Syringomyelia is the development of a fluid-filled cyst (syrinx) within your spinal cord. Over time, the cyst may enlarge, damaging your spinal cord and causing pain, weakness and stiffness, among ot...

A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions (disks) between the individual bones (vertebrae) that stack up to make your spine. A spinal disk is a little like a jelly donut w...

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions, such as cerebral palsy and muscular dys...

... carefully so you don’t reinjure your back. Below is a typical follow-up appointment schedule after spinal surgery. Your specific schedule may vary based on the surgical procedure and your condition...

The right neurosurgery care, the first time. Our Spine & Neurological Surgery team in La Crosse offers comprehensive care for people with a wide range of conditions affecting their spine and nervo...

Back pain is common with about 80% of adults experiencing back pain at some time in their lives. It's one of most common reasons people miss work or see one of our Neurosurgery team members in La Cros...

... activity, wounds that don’t heal, or regular leg swelling, it may be a sign you have a vascular condition. Learn about some of the most common vascular diseases:  Aortic aneurysm...