Mid-back pain is a common annoyance that can affect your quality of life and limit your mobility. According to health experts ...

Most of us through middle back pain at some point in our lives – for women, it could be during menstruation, pregnancy or hormonal shifts, and for men (and women at other times) it could be due to ...

Deborah Douglas enjoys walking to work, but usually stops about halfway to rest her back. As a senior lecturer at Northwestern University, the 56-year old is often on her feet—that’s become more ...

Whether you’re swinging a bat, reaching for your seat belt or simply turning to look over your shoulder, your ability to rotate affects everything from sports performance to daily life. Yet, for many ...

The type of back pain you have determines what treatment will be effective. If your pain has been present for a year or more, other factors besides a back injury or arthritis need to be addressed.

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 ...

Nearly 40 percent of Americans struggle with back pain, making it the most common area of the body for aches. While it’s tempting to quit all activity and recuperate in bed with a heating pad, some ...

If your last backpacking trip ended with you on your back, you’re not alone. Seattle-area residents may suffer back attacks without proper technique and lumbar support during their favorite activities ...

Whether it’s a dull, underlying ache in your spine or a piercing stab, chronic back pain affects roughly 1 in 4 Americans. UC San Francisco’s Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, Ph.D, neurologist and pain medicine ...

Back pain is often dismissed as temporary discomfort caused by poor posture, strenuous activities or aging. However, when left untreated, persistent back pain can be a warning sign of underlying ...