Yes, a lumbar spine MRI will show benign or malignant tumors on the lower back. Is it worth getting an MRI for lower back pain? Carrying out a lumbar MRI too early could lead to unnecessary costs ...

Hawaii had the lowest rate of lumbar spine MRIs performed for lower back pain between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, according to CMS data released Feb. 19.  CMS measures the percentage of lumbar ...

Low back pain is one of the most common reasons patients see primary care doctors. To understand this condition, it’s ...

Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee shares guidelines to prevent and manage lower back pain, which could be sciatica.

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains the difference between piriformis syndrome and sciatica.

According to the researchers, MRI use does not necessarily change low back pain outcomes and may increase surgical rates. “Patients should be reassured that X-rays can be very h ...

A 34-year-old gentleman, who presented with severe back pain and radiating right leg pain that left him unable to walk, has ...

The following is a summary of “Limited added value of systematic spinal cord MRI vs brain MRI alone to classify patients with ...