Stiffness, aches or pain that sometimes radiates down to the legs—most backs protest at least once in a lifetime. Movement is often the best help. Therefore, researchers at Linköping University in ...

Not all back pain is the same. Some may signal kidney issues. Doctor warns that persistent, one-sided lower back pain, ...

For anyone who has every felt paralyzed with chronic low back pain, it won’t be surprising that back pain is the leading cause of disability: What may be surprising is the best way to treat it.

A major study has investigated the relationship between walking and the risk of developing chronic lower back problems. The findings could save the healthcare system significant amounts of money while ...

Back pain can have many causes, from poor posture, muscle weakness, joint stiffness and even more serious problems in the ...

Walking every day could be the simplest and most effective way to prevent chronic lower back pain. A large study involving over 11,000 people found that walking more — not faster — reduces the risk of ...

Lower spine pain can develop due to sprains and strains of muscles or changes to the discs in the lower back. Conditions that affect the facet joints of the vertebrae may also cause lower spine pain.

It’s a leading cause of disability in the United States. Low back pain is common, and it’s estimated that up to 80% of people will experience it at some point in their lives. From overdoing it at the ...

(Boston)— Plain radiographs (X-ray), computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are commonly used in the evaluation of lower back pain. While MRI use has increased most over ...

Dr. Chisholm answers the question: 'Low Back Pain And Choices For Beds?' — -- Question: What Should I Consider When Selecting A Bed If I Have Low Back Pain? Answer: The reality is there's no one ...

Karin Schröder and Allan Abbott are both clinically active physiotherapists and associate professor and professor of physiotherapy respectively at Linköping University in Sweden. Stiffness, aches or ...