In my 23-year career, back pain is probably the one problem that frustrates people the most. It affects your sleep, your mood, your energy, and your ability to enjoy the things you love. Plus, it ...

Whenever someone finds out I’m a physical therapist, the next question is almost always something like… “What can I do for [insert the blank] injury?” And when it comes to back pain specifically, ...

It was an unexpected savior.

A woman sleeping in her bed at home. Credit: Depositphotos *To alleviate back pain, sleeping positions play a crucial role in reducing pressure on the spine and promoting restorative rest. According ...

You probably don't even need opioids or surgery.

When sciatica first strikes, cold packs are a self-care strategy that can help numb the area and get you through the worst of ...

For the past five months, she had been tortured by pain boring into her back, an inch to the left of her spine. It was as if ...

Rest no better than exercise for back pain No differences were found between those who exercised or those who rested on any outcome measure, including pain, disability, general health and global ...

Discover the everyday habits that may be quietly causing your back and neck pain—and the simple changes that can make a big difference.

Your spine has a lot of nerve(s), which is why if you have a backbone, you’re likely to experience some ouches in this area. Here’s what to know. Stress absolutely can cause back pain—one large-scale ...