spinal

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MND affects nerves in the brain and spinal cord, which tell your muscles what to do.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

White and her daughter, who has cerebral palsy, were waiting in the bay for her husband to bring his car around when Mackay arrived for a consultation with a spinal surgeon.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

In Boston, Marybeth Oskowski turned to acupuncture as part of a treatment plan for her terrier mix, Maddie, following a spinal injury.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

This signal informs the spinal cord and brain that scratching has provided enough relief.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Tiny teeth, shut eyes, Beatrix Potter whiskers, French-mustardy fur, maroon scab, nubby spinal bone.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell