MRI Shows It All—So Why Is the Doctor Asking Questions? Decoding Spinal Stenosis vs. Herniated Disks
An MRI scan may show both a herniated disk and spinal stenosis, but imaging alone does not dictate treatment.
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Leg Pain Persists After Back Surgery? A 'Hidden Lesion' May Be the Culprit
When pain or numbness in the buttocks and legs persists after spinal surgery, it does not automatically indicate that the operation was a failure.
American Physician, 71, Avoids Permanent Paralysis After Emergency Spinal Surgery in South Korea
A 71-year-old American physician who had long managed chronic back pain underwent emergency spinal surgery shortly...
Throbbing Knees After a Fall Hike? Why the Descent Hurts Most—and How to Protect Your Joints
As crisp autumn breezes arrive, more people are taking to mountain trails and park paths.
Restless Legs at Bedtime? The Overlooked Sleep Disorder Affecting 1 in 20 People
〈Editor’s note〉 Restless legs syndrome is a surprisingly common condition, yet it is frequently misdiagnosed as muscle...
Severe MRI Findings Don’t Automatically Require Spine Surgery: 3 Factors Doctors Check First
A patient undergoes a magnetic resonance imaging scan and is told that their spinal canal has "significantly narrowed"...
When Large Breasts Become a Burden: Actress Kang Ye-won Opens Up About the Physical and Emotional Toll
Actress Kang Ye-won has spoken candidly about her lifelong struggle with having an excessively large chest, revealing...
When Pain Keeps You from Walking, Start with the Cause
Editor’s note: In Japan’s orthopedic community, specialists use the term "locomotive syndrome" to describe a decline in...
Walking 7,000 Steps a Day Isn’t Enough: Why Older Adults Need Targeted Strength Training
Editor’s note: In Japan’s orthopedic community, specialists use the term "locomotive syndrome" to describe a decline in...
Yuhan Ramps Up OTC Magnesium Push with Dual-Campaign for Liquid and High-Dose 'MagV'
If your lower eyelid twitches or you experience sudden leg cramps, it is common to assume a magnesium deficiency is to...