Lower back pain affects more than 80% of people at some point. It is especially common in women and adults over 40. Sometimes, back pain occurs after lifting something, sitting too long, or twisting ...

Low back and hip pain typically affect one side of the body. However, it is possible to have pain on both sides depending on ...

Back pain shows up anywhere from the base of your neck down to your tailbone. The discomfort might feel burning, aching, dull, sharp, shooting, stabbing or throbbing depending on what’s causing it.

Chronic low back pain is one of the most prevalent and disabling medical conditions worldwide. Chronic low back pain can interfere with work, family life, and overall wellbeing. Despite advances in ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

A herniated disk can cause lower back pain, numbness, tingling, and other symptoms. Certain factors make a herniated disk in the lower back more likely. Treatment may depend on the severity. Other ...

A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a break in an individual bone, or vertebra, of the spine that causes the vertebra to collapse. A lumbar VCF affects the lower spine. When a VCF occurs, the ...

Pain during movement often reflects sensitivity, not long-term injury, a new study suggests. Everyday movements like bending, lifting, and twisting may trigger back pain flares, but they don’t cause ...

This image of poor Jason Day was taken at the 2016 World Golf Championships. Long time ago, but when you think about Day's career, that's how long—if not longer—he has been dealing with back issues.