Making snow angels was so much fun as a kid—and doing the same upper-body motion against a wall promotes proper spine alignment to relieve back pain as an adult. “Wall angels open up your chest and ...

Chronic lower back pain can be debilitating, keeping individuals away from work, family, and daily life. For Oklahoma City ...

Treatment for lower back and hip pain from arthritis typically begins with medications and physical therapy. When conservative treatments aren’t enough, surgery and certain complementary therapies may ...

Explore the latest evidence from UNSW Sydney and NeuRA on non-drug, non-surgical treatments for acute and chronic low back pain (LBP). Based on a Cochrane review of over 97,000 participants, discover ...

Lower back and hip pain is common. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 619 million people live with lower back pain and it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide. But ...

Dr. Ludwig answers the question: 'Will Back Pain Get Better On Its Own?' — -- Question: If I Do Not Get Treatment, What Are The Chances My Back Pain Will Get Better On Its Own? Answer: Back pain ...

In a recent study, participants who walked five times a week were 28 percent less likely to have a recurrence of their lower back pain. A team of researchers in Australia recently found that regular ...

Algorithm-guided, personalized care for chronic low back pain did not reduce disability compared with usual care among older veterans.

A new scientific review found that only nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen were consistently effective for treating acute low back pain. Five treatments, ...

Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may ...

Lower back pain is common during pregnancy. Changing hormones, extra weight, and a shifting center of gravity can all contribute. Stretching, wearing a support belt, or using hot packs may help. Share ...

The minute your feet hit the ground in the morning, you feel a familiar ache radiating from your back. More than 40 percent of women over 40 suffer from back pain. "Dwindling estrogen levels as women ...