An experimental treatment that delivers an electrical current to the spinal cord appeared to notably improve the ability of a man with Parkinson’s to keep his balance and walk without freezing up, a ...

Living with chronic neck back pain is an unfortunate reality for millions of Americans. Dr. Glenn Harper, a neurosurgeon with Advanced Pain Care, visited with Studio 512 about a surgical intervention ...

Share on Bluesky. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Independent studies suggested that spinal cord stimulation ...

Lauren Pastrana is the co-anchor of CBS4 News weeknights at 5, 6, 7 and 11 p.m. She joined CBS Miami in April 2012 as a reporter. She is an Emmy-nominated, multimedia journalist with experience in ...

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapies for chronic back and/or leg pain is superior to conventional medical management (CMM) for reduced pain intensity and functional disability, new research ...

A pilot clinical trial found electrical stimulation of the spinal cord is feasible, well-tolerated and shows therapeutic potential to treat depression. Principal investigator Francisco Romo-Nava, MD, ...

Spinal cord injuries are life-altering, often leaving individuals with severe mobility impairments. While rehabilitation robotics -- devices that guide movement during therapy -- have improved ...

Though standard spinal cord stimulation systems can be a major help in treating chronic pain, they may induce uncomfortable sensations themselves as users’ everyday movements cause them to shift ...

With a zap of electricity from well-placed electrodes on the back of the neck, patients with tetraplegia can regain some modest yet potentially “life-changing” functioning of their hands and arms, ...

Anderson Cooper: This week on 60 Minutes, we're doing a story about efforts to help people who are paralyzed with severe spinal cord injuries develop the ability to walk again. And not just walk again ...