If you suffer from an aching back, you are not alone, 31 million Americans feel a constant pain in their lower back. It’s the ...

New research has found that walking more than 78 minutes daily can help lower your risk of chronic low back pain, and walking ...

Results Five parallel randomised controlled trials were included, with a total sample size of 676 participants (41.6% women with a mean age of 77.3 years): 34 with chronic pain, 265 with neck pain and ...

Research found that more daily walking—especially at a moderate or brisk pace—can reduce the risk of chronic low back pain. Experts explain why, and share tips to help you reach your daily walking ...

When I work shifts in the emergency department, I often find myself weighing two imperfect options for patients who might ...

Researchers found that lower lean muscle mass and higher intermuscular adipose tissue acted as imaging-visible markers that ...

“’Tummy time’ can relieve neck and lower back pain for patients who are suffering from postural syndromes, strain and ...

Exercise is important for avoiding back pain, one of the most common global health issues, but the research sheds light on ...

If you spend enough time sitting at your desk or slouching on the couch, your back will inevitably pay the price, regardless of your age or fitness level. But for some people prolonged rest can ...

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Nonsurgical interventions like cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness may reduce pain and disability in nonspecific chronic low back pain at follow-up of 1 year or more, a meta-analysis shows.

2. Triggers mental health issues. Constant pain can lead to feelings of frustration, hopelessness, and anxiety. Over time, it is common for those with chronic back pain to develop depression or ...