Back pain is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Recent research reveals how much time you should spend ...

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 ...

Physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins (natural painkillers) and promotes the production of anti-inflammatory ...

Doctors say the studies may make healthcare providers more likely to prescribe federally approved medical cannabis for ...

Groundbreaking neurostimulation technology offers hope and healing for difficult-to-manage pain. Chronic low back pain, a formidable foe causing disability and soaring healthcare costs, now faces a ...

Chronic back pain is the most common type of pain, affecting around 16 million American adults — and now a new study has revealed some discouraging findings about potential treatments. Only around one ...

Steroids help reduce inflammation that can cause severe back pain, but steroids aren’t long-term solutions. They come with a number of potential side effects and health risks. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

It’s a real pain in the back. An estimated 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives — and for around 16 million of those adults, the issue is chronic and with no easy ...

Megan Bettor is used to falling to the ground. For two decades, the mom of two has experienced back pain that would land her on the floor for minutes, hours, and sometimes days. "My back would fully ...

As a chronic pain sufferer, I sometimes surprise people by telling them that my pain doesn’t have a physical cause. It’s a mind-body thing, I say, related to stress and emotions. To many, this sounds ...

Research shows that being kind to others (for example via volunteering) can decrease chronic pain. Other studies demonstrate that being kind to ourselves also reduces chronic pain.

Millions of people suffering from back pain are unaware of the financial support they can claim to help them with their ...