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It was about a year ago, leading up to Christmas, when I found myself sitting in a tiny lobby for my appointment with a ...

Lower back pain ranks among the most common health complaints worldwide, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. Whether you’re experiencing a dull, persistent ache or sharp, sudden twinges, ...

Waking up with lower back pain in the morning can put a damper on your day before it even begins. Whether it’s a dull ache or a sharp discomfort, morning back pain is common and can stem from various ...

Orthopedic surgeons and a sleep medicine specialist share the best ways to reduce your nighttime pain so you can get a solid ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Lower back pain can greatly interrupt a patient’s daily life and mobility. And for those with severe back pain, it can be debilitating. For Gaiane Mkrtchian, the pain was ...

Therapeutic massage helps some patients with chronic low back pain, study says. July 5, 2011— -- Massage therapy may provide more relief for patients with chronic low back pain than thought -- at ...

Lower back pain can easily land you in bed with a stiffening inability to get up, but research shows that stretches for lower back pain can help prevent and ease discomfort, especially when you do ...

If a person performs a deadlift incorrectly, they may develop lower back pain. A person can help prevent lower back pain by lifting with correct form. This helps to avoid placing too much strain on ...

Minor back pain during pregnancy usually requires no treatment. But if your back pain is severe, consult with your doctor soon, as it could be a pregnancy complication or other serious medical concern ...