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 ...

The spine in the upper back and abdomen is known as the thoracic spine. It is one of the three major sections of the spinal column. The thoracic spine sits between the cervical spine in the neck and ...

As you get older, your vertebrae (spinal bones) tend to wear down. The bony discs and joints can crack. You don’t have to have an injury, such as a fall, for this to happen. Wear and tear on any bone ...

For runners, having tight chest and shoulder muscles can not only feel uncomfortable, but it can also keep you from achieving proper running form and posture that will take your performance to the ...

Whether you’re swinging a bat, reaching for your seat belt or simply turning to look over your shoulder, your ability to rotate affects everything from sports performance to daily life. Yet, for many ...

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is an idiopathic condition characterized by calcification of the tendons and ligaments around the spine. The tendons and ligaments can progressively ...