Back pain isn't always about posture or injury. Doctors say unaddressed stress can quietly tense muscles, disrupt sleep and trigger chronic pain, making emotional health a key part of recovery.

A morning exercise routine that relieves tension and restores alignment prepares your body for full weight-bearing movement so you can tackle daily demands.

Waking up with new aches and pains is hardly the ideal way to start your day, and it can spark a flood of questions. Did you sleep weird last night, or is this the fallout of going too hard at ...

In a world of sitting at desks and slumping in front of screens, back pain is known to be the most common ailment among Americans. Dr. Arthur L. Jenkins III, a board-certified neurosurgeon in New York ...

A new review of the evidence finds that only a handful of common remedies provide a modest benefit for acute or chronic back pain. Reading time 4 minutes If you’ve ever had trouble recovering from a ...

New research suggests pain is not a simple signal of injury but a process that unfolds across nerves, spinal cord, and brain.

This heating pad wraps around your back, stays in place and lets you relax hands-free.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. My back hurts so bad I can’t straighten up. My back pain is ...

A clinical trial at Brown University Health to treat chronic low back pain with a one-time, non-surgical injection treatment is seeking to enroll patients in Rhode Island.

Back pain due to backpacking isn't restricted to the young. People of all ages can suffer if they don't use proper techniques or carry too much weight for their fitness levels. It's important for ...

As a neurosurgeon specializing in spinal conditions and treating a diverse range of athletes—from corporate executives to weekend warriors and high school competitors—I frequently encounter the ...