Doctors say the studies may make healthcare providers more likely to prescribe federally approved medical cannabis for ...

Orthopedic surgeons and a sleep medicine specialist share the best ways to reduce your nighttime pain so you can get a solid ...

A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a break in an individual bone, or vertebra, of the spine that causes the vertebra to collapse. A lumbar VCF affects the lower spine. When a VCF occurs, the ...

Experts share the exact muscles you should work and exercises you should do to reduce (and prevent) common back pain and ...

The curl-up is part of spine expert Stuart McGill’s 'Big Three', shown in research to increase core endurance without ...

Pain during movement often reflects sensitivity, not long-term injury, a new study suggests. Everyday movements like bending, lifting, and twisting may trigger back pain flares, but they don’t cause ...

Lower back pain ranks among the most common health complaints worldwide, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. Whether you’re experiencing a dull, persistent ache or sharp, sudden twinges, ...

Lower spine pain can develop due to sprains and strains of muscles or changes to the discs in the lower back. Conditions that affect the facet joints of the vertebrae may also cause lower spine pain.

A new study found that 100 minutes a day of walking at any pace can slash the risk of lower back pain by 23 percent — and even shorter walks have benefits. Walking daily, even at a slow pace, can ...

A short-term course of a type of psychotherapy was nearly three times more effective at relieving chronic lower back pain than standard treatments, even years later. Cognitive functional therapy (CFT) ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Most people will experience ...

Simon Vella receives grant funding from HCF Research Foundation, Health Service Research Grant Scheme and the Australian Chiropractors Education Research Foundation. Simon is a board member of ...