Low back pain is one of those problems that can sneak into daily life and refuse to leave. It can make it harder to work, sleep, or even sit through a meal.

If you’re somebody who doesn’t walk enough, this may come as a shock but researchers from the Norwegian University of Science ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Lower right back pain can come from issues with muscles, discs, joints, or internal organs ...

Lower back pain isn’t always a slipped disc. A spine doctor explains hidden causes like sacroiliac joint arthritis, symptoms, ...

It’s a leading cause of disability in the United States. Low back pain is common, and it’s estimated that up to 80% of people will experience it at some point in their lives. From overdoing it at the ...

A major study has investigated the relationship between walking and the risk of developing chronic lower back problems. The findings could save the healthcare system significant amounts of money while ...

Walking every day could be the simplest and most effective way to prevent chronic lower back pain. A large study involving over 11,000 people found that walking more — not faster — reduces the risk of ...

Karin Schröder and Allan Abbott are both clinically active physiotherapists and associate professor and professor of physiotherapy respectively at Linköping University in Sweden. Stiffness, aches or ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A new study out of Norway examined the correlation between walking and chronic low back pain, and they discovered that the old adage about the ...

(Boston)— Plain radiographs (X-ray), computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are commonly used in the evaluation of lower back pain. While MRI use has increased most over ...

Regular exercise, stretching and simple self-care are proven ways to maintain spinal health and reduce pain risk over time.