Oct. 24, 2011— -- I remember the day with the kind of awful clarity you have recalling, say, a car crash you were in. It was late November 2000. I was staying at a hotel in Austin, Texas, where I ...

Back pain ranks among the most universal human experiences, affecting millions worldwide and leaving many desperate for relief. Now, a sweeping new study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine has ...

Nearly 3 in 10 adults in the United States have experienced lower back pain in any three-month period, making it the most common musculoskeletal pain. Back pain remains one of the leading causes of ...

A new study revealed that only 10% of non-surgical treatments for low back pain were more effective than a placebo. NSAID drugs, like aspirin and ibuprofen, were most effective for acute pain, while ...

Millions of adults struggle for years with chronic low-back pain—a disabling ailment that has no easy fix. Common causes include injury, arthritis and degenerative changes in the spine. It tends to ...

Steroids help reduce inflammation that can cause severe back pain, but steroids aren’t long-term solutions. They come with a number of potential side effects and health risks. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

In a recent study, researchers explored the benefits of aquatic therapy for chronic lower back pain and beyond. Let's dive in ...