Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Lower back pain affects more than 80% of people at some point. It is especially ...

Water-based exercise not only improved muscle strength in people with chronic low back pain, but it also improved quality of ...

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 ...

Treating lower back pain is enormously expensive. In the UK it's estimated to cost the NHS around £3.2 billion a year. So, ...

A new Concordia study suggests that aquatic therapy for individuals with chronic low back pain can do more than strengthen the muscles around the spine. It can also have a beneficial impact on the ...

"The strain of being responsible for the behemoth I created has taken its toll," said Scott. "The stress of the job has been a regular source of anxiety and stress-related health issues.

In order to reduce the burden on the lower back, we have been developing a compact and lightweight “Muscle Suit” that uses McKibben artificial muscles, a type of soft pneumatic actuator. The Muscle ...

Rationale Strength training and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) improve lower-limb muscle function in dyspnoeic individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, high ...

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Danny Coulombe was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Sunday after completing his rehab assignment. The 35-year-old left-hander pitched a scoreless inning for ...

If your back is throbbing, you probably won’t feel like doing much of anything, let alone hitting the trails. However, going for a hike during your recovery period and beyond can help accelerate ...