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Struggling with back pain? Try these 2 free, easy tricks supported by science
A new study suggests two unlikely treatments are effective at easing lower back pain and reducing opioid use.
New drug is a 'massive game changer' for people with chronic back pain
Early clinical trial results suggest that a groundbreaking new antibiotic drug could be a "massive game changer" for some patients suffering from chronic lower back pain.
Just 1 in 10 back pain treatments work, study says — what to do instead
Chronic back pain is the most common type of pain, affecting around 16 million American adults — and now a new study has revealed some discouraging findings about potential treatments.
The ‘old-lady issue’ now hitting those in their 20s and 30s -- here's the unexpected culprit
That’s right – that dreaded hunchback you associate with elderly people is now showing up in your generation.
The best and worst sleep positions for back pain: 'Requires some choreography'
If you struggle with back pain, you should sleep in a way that avoids putting extra pressure on your spine.
Slouching doesn't impact your spine — it affects your memory
Researchers say there’s no backbone to the argument that slouching is bad for your spine.
Ask a doc: 'Is it dangerous to crack my neck or back?'
Cracking your back or neck might provide quick relief and a satisfying popping noise — but is it a safe practice?
This sleep position wreaks havoc on your health: experts
"If you already have neck and back problems, sleeping in this position is almost guaranteed to make them worse,” one expert said.
Gen Z and Millennials are turning into ‘old, hunched-backed people’: chiropractor
“If you are under 35 you need to pay attention to this. We are all turning into those old hunched over people and there’s a reason behind it.”
My baby had spinal surgery in the womb — now she can walk and run
"She beats the odds all the time – and whatever she does, I'll be so proud of her."
Depression eased with electrical stimulation of the spinal cord: study
The pilot study saw 20 patients undergo three 20-minute stimulation sessions a week for two months.
Physical therapist reveals 4 easy exercises to relieve back pain
It seems as though everyone has back pains these days, whether it's from sitting at a desk all day, heavy lifting or just an awkward movement.
Adele reveals 'painful' spinal issues
During her New Year's Eve show, the "Someone Like You" singer shared that she had to "waddle" due to her chronic back pain.
I was pregnant and misdiagnosed — I had to learn to walk again
“Doctors were wrong,” the married mother lamented in her viral TikTok testimonial.
Yankees stars reflect on the significance of this 75th anniversary Jackie Robinson Day
As the MLB lockout raged into March, the very real threat that the celebration scheduled around baseball for Friday could be canceled was not lost on today’s players. Among the...
Everything that’s at stake during the NFL’s first Week 18
From playoff berths to records to jobs, there's a lot on the line in the NFL's first-ever Week 18.
How to finally fix your aching back
“Everyday things can add up to back pain."
Manspreading at work is good for your health
Your desk is slowly killing you. Or so believes Kelly Starrett, a physical therapist and author of the new book “Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World” (Victory Belt Publishing,...
How One Day in New York City Can Take a Toll on Your Back
A day in the life of your back in New York City is not a pretty picture. But with some tips from the leaders in the field at NYU Langone’s...