The goal during recovery is not to exercise as hard as possible. Starting with gentle exercises and increasing activity as ...

A medical columnist addresses two reader questions: one on electrical muscle stimulation devices for chronic back pain, and ...

Lower back and hip pain is common. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 619 million people live with lower back pain and it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide. But ...

Lower right back pain can come from issues with muscles, discs, joints, or internal organs. Numbness, tingling, or weakness with lower right back pain is often a sign of nerve involvement. Using ice ...

Lower back pain is a common ailment affecting many Americans, often exacerbated by improper lifting techniques. Excess weight, especially in the midsection, increases strain on lower back muscles, ...

Repeatedly doing the same type of activity — whether it’s running, lifting or sitting — can have serious downsides. By Hilary Achauer When you head out for your daily run, with each stride you’re ...

Waking up with lower back pain in the morning can put a damper on your day before it even begins. Whether it's a dull ache or a sharp discomfort, morning back pain is common and can stem from various ...

An old mattress may worsen morning back pain by disrupting spinal alignment, causing stiffness, poor sleep and prolonged ...

If you’re one of the millions of people worldwide who suffer from lower back pain, you might want to try going for a walk. Second, regular walking engages and strengthens the core muscles – including ...

A new Concordia study suggests that aquatic therapy for individuals with chronic low back pain can do more than strengthen the muscles around the spine. It can also have a beneficial impact on the ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...