Back pain is often dismissed as temporary discomfort caused by poor posture, strenuous activities or aging. However, when left untreated, persistent back pain can be a warning sign of underlying ...

According to the National Institutes of Health, 8.2% of American adults have chronic severe back pain. Sometimes, the pain can be a sign of a much more serious problem. A North Texas medical worker ...

Around 80% of people suffer from back pain, but are we treating it wrong? Expert Juanma Ortega shares the secrets to ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have suffered from chronic low back pain that affects my knees. I have seen at least six physical therapists, and nothing helps. At times, I have been prescribed 4 mg of ...

Back pain is predictive of subsequent sleep problems in older men, according to a recent study from Pennsylvania.

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If you’ve ever experienced back pain you know how frustrating and debilitating it can be. What’s even more frustrating? The mountain of misinformation that might be making your pain worse. Recent ...

Discover the everyday habits that may be quietly causing your back and neck pain—and the simple changes that can make a big ...

Treating curvature of the spine as an adult often involves pain relief medications, exercise, or spinal injections to soothe symptoms. Surgery may only be necessary for adults with severe curvature or ...

It’s quite disc-ouraging, really. Most Americans will experience back pain at some point — and many times it’s not a result of injury or illness. Seemingly simple, everyday tasks can cause or ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A large U.S. study following older men for six years reveals that back pain quietly undermines sleep ...