When Buying an Expensive Back Massager Is Actually Worth It, and Why It’s Usually Not

These devices promise personalized, premium massages and decompression right in your own home. It's the closest thing you can get to replicating an actual masseuse. You lay on your back and let the ...
Yahoo

Pain In The Lower Back, Butt and Legs Isn't Always Sciatica — Sometimes It's A Muscle Spasm That Needs Very Different Treatment

You've likely heard of sciatica before. The shooting pain that runs down your lower back, buttocks and leg can disrupt your daily routine and linger for months. But if you've tried traditional ...
Well+Good

8 of the best products to help melt away lower back pain

We asked an expert what her top recommended lower back pain relief products are to kiss that muscle soreness goodbye—here's what to get. These Are the Summer Essentials You Should Bring With You Every ...
The New York Times

What Works for Low Back Pain? Not Much, a New Study Says.

Researchers looked at 56 treatments for acute and chronic pain. Few of them were effective. By Nina Agrawal Acetaminophen. Acupuncture. Massage. Muscle relaxants. Cannabinoids. Opioids. The list of ...
New York Post

Struggling with back pain? Try these 2 free, easy tricks supported by science

They say pain is all in the mind. Over 50 million Americans struggle with lower back pain — which an estimated 80% of adults can expect to experience at some point in their lives. Despite its ...
Healthline

Finding the Right Doctor for Your Lower Back Pain

If you’re wondering which doctor to consult for lower back pain, you’re not alone. It can be difficult to know where to turn. Doctors and other professionals who might help include orthopedists, ...