I’ve been dealing with back pain off and on for more than a decade. I’ve seen doctors, had X-rays — you name it, I’ve done it. The diagnosis: Bad posture. As a writer, I spend long hours hunched over ...

Back pain can keep you from living life to the fullest, which is why prevention matters. If it strikes, you don’t have to ...

Here’s some spine-tingling news. New research suggests a drug already available on pharmacy shelves could help ease chronic lower back pain. It’s a welcome discovery for the millions of Americans who ...

If your back has been giving you trouble lately, you have plenty of company. Most of us deal with back pain at one time or ...

For a doctor and a mother of four, there was almost no relief to be found. By Lisa Sanders, M.D. The 42-year-old woman walked with her twin sons and older daughter through the nearly empty walkways at ...

A muscle spasm could mean more than pain in your back — it could also hurt your ears. Despite being the leading cause of disability worldwide, many people with lower back pain suffer in silence, ...

When back pain flares up, you want fast, effective relief. So you open your medicine cabinet in search of pain medicine and then it hits you: Which over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers are actually best ...

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 ...

When it comes to common aches and pains, the old (and outdated) advice has long been to rest and avoid pushing yourself too hard. But the better approach is to strengthen weak areas and address ...