Within 2 years, I had lower back pain. I stopped working out, thinking rest was the best thing, but my back pain got ...

A common painkiller widely prescribed for lower back pain might raise your risk of developing dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI). This surprising link was uncovered in new research published ...

A recent study suggests that long walks are associated with a significant reduction in the risk of developing chronic lower ...

Globally, millions suffer from lower back pain, impacting their lives significantly. Macquarie University researchers ...

Lower back pain is the most common diagnosis seen by physical therapists. Most cases will resolve in less than two weeks with ...

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New research shows adults aged 35 to 64 prescribed gabapentin for chronic pain are twice as likely to develop dementia and ...

Taking long walks could help prevent chronic low back pain, a condition commonly seen in individuals with a sedantary ...

Most of the time, low back pain is caused by strained back muscles. But in some cases, problems with your spine can lead to pain in your lower back. Examples of this include: Bulging or ruptured ...

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Most low back pain is caused by muscle problems like muscle strain. But joint problems can cause low back pain, too. Joints connect your bones. They’re made of tissue and cartilage. Certain ...

"Low back pain can often make it difficult to get a good night’s rest," says Stephen Dering, PT, an orthopedic clinical specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital.