Hosted on MSN

Lumbar spine anatomy and function

The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae that help with mobility and stability. Lumbar vertebrae are larger because they carry the load from your head down to the lower spine. The lumbar spine has a ...
WebMD

Ankylosing Spondylitis and DISH: What’s the Difference?

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are types of arthritis. They affect tough bands of tissue called ligaments in the spine. In DISH, ligaments harden into ...

Do the ‘seated salsa’ to keep your back pain-free as you age – a physio explains how

A physiotherapist explains why the seated salsa — a simple 60-second seated stretch — targets the lowest part of the spine to ...