From weekend warrior activities to desk jobs and helping friends move, back injuries affect more than 25% of adults, a ...

“Some back issues can’t be avoided, like those caused by injuries, arthritis or genetics,” said neurosurgeon Meghan E. Murphy ...

Lifting heavy objects with poor form can contribute to back pain, but the major culprits are a sedentary lifestyle, poor ...

Etiology: Often multifactorial The causes of chronic low back pain are varied and often interrelated. Unlike acute pain, which typically has a clear and identifiable source such as a muscle strain or ...

Chronic back pain is persistent pain in the back that lasts for 12 weeks or more, even after the initial injury or underlying cause has been treated. It can stem from factors like poor posture ...

Low back pain remains the leading cause of disability worldwide, resulting in substantial personal suffering and economic burden, exceeding $100 billion annually in the United States alone.

Illustration by Dadu Shin Chronic pain is remarkably common: Roughly 20% of adults in the US live with it. And people with chronic pain are more likely to have depression, anxiety, and substance abuse ...

The list of treatments for low back pain is endless, but few offer relief for the one in four Americans who suffer from this persistent pain and leading cause of disability globally. More than 80% ...

Chronic lower back pain is one of the top complaints that sends Americans to their doctors — and it’s a leading cause of missed workdays and disability claims. While slipped discs, arthritis ...