DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My back's been bothering me, and everyone seems to have ideas what's causing the pain. Can you help? ANSWER: Back pain is more common than homeownership in the U.S. While about 65 ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: It seems like everyone I know has some type of back pain. My husband and I both suffer from back pain but mine is a dull ache at the end of the day while he seems to have shooting ...

Morning sickness is among the most common ailments associated with pregnancy, but back pain follows closely behind, affecting up to 70% of expectant women. The centrally concentrated weight gain that ...

According to the Mayo Clinic, back pain is a leading cause of doctor visits and missing work. Many Americans have experienced back pain at some point in life, and some suffer from chronic back pain.

Myth: Lifting heavy objects is the main cause of back pain. Fact: Lifting heavy objects with poor form can contribute to back pain, but the major culprits are a sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, ...