Ever wake up with back pain and tell yourself it’s just how you slept, even though it doesn’t quite feel true? That doubt creeps in when the ache sticks around, follows you through the day, and ...

A slipped disk can happen anywhere along the spine. Despite the name, the intervertebral disk does not slip out of place. Instead, the inner material protrudes through the disk’s outer ring, causing ...

Back pain is one of the most common health problems worldwide, affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. In many cases, it results from simple issues like muscle strain, poor posture, or overuse, ...

Vertebrogenic pain is a type of chronic (ongoing) pain in your lower back caused by damage to vertebral endplates. An endplate is a layer of bone and cartilage at the top and bottom of each of your ...

Poor posture is often ignored, but medical experts say it can silently harm your spine over time. Slouching while sitting, improper desk setup, excessive screen time and lack of physical activity can ...

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 ...

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal has been experiencing nerve irritation going down his legs as a result of his back injury, according to Shams Charania. The team announced on Nov. 17 that Beal, who has ...

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 ...

Researchers found that patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis had up to three times higher levels of certain gut bacteria compared to those without the condition. Study: Gut microbiome dysbiosis ...