Stiffness, aches or pain that sometimes radiates down to the legs—most backs protest at least once in a lifetime. Movement is often the best help. Therefore, researchers at Linköping University in ...

Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may ...

Back pain affects millions of people worldwide, but not all discomfort stems from muscular issues or spinal problems. Sometimes, that ache in your back serves as your body’s warning system for ...

Conditions affecting the gallbladder, such as gallstones, inflammation, and polyps, can cause back pain. These conditions often cause pain in the abdomen, which may radiate to the back. When a problem ...

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 the past ...

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 ...

Back pain is wrapped in persistent myths, but many are far from the truth. From misconceptions about heavy lifting and bed ...

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 ...

You’ve tried everything to fix your persistent back pain. You’ve invested in an expensive ergonomic chair, started regular stretching routines, even bought a fancy new mattress that promised ...

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 ...