Back pain may be common with age and deskbound lives, but when it is accompanied by numbness or weakness, doctors warn it ...

Back pain is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Recent research reveals how much time you should spend ...

Among the myriad of medical treatments for low back pain—a leading cause of disability that affects more than 600 million ...

Long walks could both treat and prevent chronic low back pain, according to emerging research. A population-based study in Norway found that people who walked for more than 78 minutes a day on average ...

Globally, more than 600 million adults experience some form of back pain, making it the leading cause of disability, according to the World Health Organisation. NHS figures show 80 per cent of people ...

In my 23-year career, back pain is probably the one problem that frustrates people the most. It affects your sleep, your mood, your energy, and your ability to enjoy the things you love. Plus, it ...

Most nonsurgical and noninterventional treatments for low back pain failed to outperform placebo in a new systematic review and meta-analysis, with just 10% showing only modest pain relief.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. My back hurts so bad I can’t straighten up. My back pain is ...

A clinical trial on the VIA Disc NP treatment for discogenic back pain has shown impressive results, significantly reducing pain and improving back function. The non-surgical, minimally invasive ...

Clinical depression is often linked to aches and pains, including back pain. Having chronic back pain is also associated with worsening depression symptoms in some people. Research indicates there’s a ...

Quivering on a vibration plate—a wobbly board that shimmies your whole body when you stand on it—is 2025’s answer to the Shake Weight of the early aughts (minus the sexy innuendo). Instead of ...

In a new study, older adults who received acupuncture had less pain and better mobility than those who got medication or physical therapy. A new clinical trial in older adults finds that acupuncture ...