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 ...

Pelvic and lower back pain can occur at the same time for many reasons, ranging from arthritis to infections. If your pain is severe or lasts more than a few days, it’s important to see your doctor.

Your spine has a lot of nerve(s), which is why if you have a backbone, you’re likely to experience some ouches in this area. Here’s what to know. Stress absolutely can cause back pain—one large-scale ...

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 extremely common — most people will experience it at some point in their lives, and lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Back pain sounds pretty self-explanatory, ...

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 ...

Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy could be helpful for people with lasting back pain, research found. Fact checked by Nick Blackmer It can be difficult to find relief for chronic back ...

Right side back pain during pregnancy can be due to the growing uterus, weight gain, pregnancy hormones, and the separation of the abdominal muscles. Some pregnancy complications can also cause back ...

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in last week’s murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appears to have suffered a spinal condition that gave him crippling back pain for years, possibly contributing ...