Plus, warning signs you shouldn't ignore.

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 ...

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.

EXPLAINS. AND THERE ARE CERTAIN BACK CONDITIONS WOMEN ARE MORE PRONE TO THAN MEN. I TALKED WITH A WOMAN WHOSE PAIN WAS SO DEBILITATING THAT SHE COULDN’T SLEEP, BUT NOW SHE’S GOTTEN HER LIFE BACK.

It’s quite disc-ouraging, really. Most Americans will experience back pain at some point — and many times it’s not a result of injury or illness. Seemingly simple, everyday tasks can cause or ...

Spinal health issues are becoming a silent epidemic in India. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), low back pain is now the leading cause of disability worldwide, and India is no ...

The spine is an amazing part of our body. It’s our central bone structure. It’s a conduit for messages from our brain to our body. And it has taken a place in our culture as a metaphor for more. In ...

Spine surgery is evolving rapidly as minimally invasive procedures, motion-preserving implants and outpatient spine techniques continue transforming how complex spinal conditions are treated. Across ...

Over 60% of us will suffer from lower back pain at some point in our lives. Without question, it’s the leading cause of disability across the globe. The vertebrae are connected by multiple joints, ...

As a neurosurgeon specializing in spinal conditions and treating a diverse range of athletes—from corporate executives to weekend warriors and high school competitors—I frequently encounter the ...

Walk into any gym and you’ll see people lined up to use the seated row machine, pulling heavy weights toward their chest with what looks like perfect form. But this popular piece of equipment might be ...

A healthy spine has a gentle arch or curve. Arching your back excessively can tighten the muscles and lead to discomfort. However, arching the spine for brief periods should not cause health problems.