An estimated 23 percent of adults worldwide suffer from chronic low back pain, and as many as 84 percent of us will ...

While spinal stenosis can affect the upper back, it is a major problem in the lower back; read more about this common cause of back pain below. Degenerative disk disease. Your bony vertebrae are ...

Everything from joint pain to aging to sciatica can trigger a backache, and the pain can range from a mild annoyance to ...

Unfortunately, I know firsthand how debilitating back pain can be. Even with decades of fitness experience, I still struggle with lower back issues and stiffness, due to a few degenerative discs in my ...

Walking is a cost-effective and easily accessible way to relieve lower back pain and prevent recurrence. It strengthens lower back muscles, improves posture, and stabilizes the lumbar spine. Walking ...

The nucleus may press through if the disc is significantly worn out or experiences trauma. If the disc bulges or protrudes (bulging disc), it may pressure the spinal nerves, causing pain. This ...

Lower back surgery represents a life-changing decision that demands careful consideration. While many view surgery as a ...

Many people develop low back pain as a result of one or more herniated discs in the spine. These discs, which consist of a fibrous outer layer surrounding a gel-like center, cushion the vertebrae and ...

Objective Low back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder, but it is still unclear which individuals develop it. The authors examined the contribution of genetic factors, lumbar disc ...

I’m a week into testing the new DreamCloud Hybrid mattress — and my back pain is already better. Here are my thoughts.