Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner explores the truth behind pain relief.

The pain started in waves in my lower back and travelled down my left thigh as I worked bent over my laptop on my couch—the ...

Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner explores the truth behind pain relief.

Reducing sedentary time by as little as 40 minutes a day and increasing physical activity by 20 minutes may help prevent back ...

A widowmaker heart attack affects the left anterior descending (LAD) artery. Read on to learn the effects and likelihood of ...

Pain in your neck can also extend to your shoulders, arms, and back ... pain in the arms muscle weakness A doctor can help determine the underlying cause and develop a treatment plan that ...

A review of skeletal muscle relaxants shows that they don't work for pain from osteoarthritis, neuropathic pain and other ...

CMS' move to establish the new ICD-10 code — M62.85: Dysfunction of the Multifidus Muscles, Lumbar Region — is part of ongoing efforts by spine surgeons who want more coding clarifications for back ...

Pain in the middle back can happen for many reasons, including muscle strain, poor posture, injury, or a spinal condition. Fortunately, treatment is available to help improve your symptoms. To ...

Back fat is caused by excess body fat from general weight gain, says Jim White R.D.N., ACSM EX-P, owner of Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios. “Sedentary lifestyle, lack of muscle tone ...

Lamotrigine, a drug commonly used to treat epilepsy and certain mood disorders, has been shown to be an excellent treatment ... in the muscles. Symptoms (such as muscle stiffness, pain, weakness ...

A lack of support can mean lower back pain in the morning, or even longer if not treated. If you’re searching for a mattress to help prevent a sore lower back, our list can help you narrow down ...