Vertebrogenic pain is a type of chronic (ongoing) pain in your lower back caused by damage to vertebral endplates. An endplate is a layer of bone and cartilage at the top and bottom of each of your ...

We've all been there. You’re stuck in traffic leaning over the steering wheel, or maybe you're hunched over your smartphone while scrolling through social media posts, when you start to feel an ache ...

If you suffer from back pain, you'll want to avoid this one combination of moves. boonchai wedmakawand via Getty Images An estimated 8% of American adults suffer from persistent or chronic back pain ...

People may be able to treat lower back pain with home remedies. However, if pain persists or is severe, a person may need medical treatment. Lower back pain may occur due to heavy lifting, an injury, ...

One common cause of a curved back is poor posture. This type, called postural kyphosis, usually develops over time due to ...

A new study adds to a large body of evidence on the effectiveness of movement for treating and preventing pain. By Talya Minsberg Doctors and physical therapists have long incorporated aerobic ...

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 ...

If your back pain symptoms get worse or don’t improve within a few days after a fall, your doctor can help identify underlying causes like muscle strain or disc herniation. Falling can hurt. It’s ...

Low back pain is a common symptom after a car accident. You may not feel pain right away. Still, it’s important to see a doctor to check for serious injuries. Pain should resolve in a few weeks, but ...

Orthopedic surgeons and a sleep medicine specialist share the best ways to reduce your nighttime pain so you can get a solid ...

A variety of factors, including injury, inflammation, and activity, can cause back pain in older adults. Seated stretching is one strategy that may help older adults prevent or manage their back pain.

Irritable bowel syndrome—better known as IBS—is a condition with a lot of mystery around it. Doctors aren’t entirely sure what causes IBS and there is a big range of symptoms. With that, it’s ...