Some spine problems can press on the spinal canal, affecting the spinal cord or nerves. This can lead to symptoms like muscle weakness, numbness or pain.

The lower back is more prone to injury than the upper back. But the upper back can be a source of pain, especially for people with poor posture.

Spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the space within your spinal canal, can put pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerves that travel through your spine.

A herniated cervical disc can be painful, but it's not as serious as it may sound. Ochsner neurosurgeon Jonathan Riffle, DO, explains.

This video is the story of patient Roy Green's journey back from the brink. Mr. Green was treated by Ochsner neurosurgeon James Kalyvas, MD, who said this was the most high-risk case he had ever treated. With the help of 3D modeling available at Ochsner, Dr. Kalyvas successfully treated Mr. Green's condition and he is back to doing many of the things he loved with his family.