Steroids help reduce inflammation that can cause severe back pain, but steroids aren’t long-term solutions. They come with a number of potential side effects and health risks. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

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 ...

Deborah Douglas enjoys walking to work, but usually stops about halfway to rest her back. As a senior lecturer at Northwestern University, the 56-year old is often on her feet—that’s become more ...

Millions of people struggle with lower back pain worldwide. Now, surprising new research from the University of South ...

Best sleeping position for back pain. An expert reveals how to sleep with back pain and how sleeping posture can impact ...

Back pain is a widespread issue that affects millions of people around the world. Whether it’s caused by a recent injury, chronic conditions, or general muscle strain, many individuals seek relief ...

At some point, 60% of the population has had or will have lower back pain, says Kin M. Yuen, M.D., a sleep medicine specialist at UCSF Health in San Francisco, California. That means at any one point, ...

Lower back pain is a common ailment affecting many Americans, often exacerbated by improper lifting techniques. Excess weight, especially in the midsection, increases strain on lower back muscles, ...

Your first episode of back pain can come at you fast. One minute you’re sitting crisscross on the ground and yapping for hours or flinging a duffel over a shoulder no problem, and the next, you’re on ...

Life with chronic back pain can be…tough. It’s often hard to pinpoint the cause, so finding the right treatment can feel impossible. 1 It’s an invisible condition, so there’s a chance no one really ...