Findings of a real-world study confirm guidelines that recommend physical therapy as first-line treatment; it has a slight edge over cognitive-behavioral therapy.

A sequential, multiple assignment, randomized trial (SMART) found that people with chronic low back pain experienced slight ...

Back pain is a very common health issue that can significantly impact your life. When that condition becomes chronic, there isn't a simple answer to treatment. Graham Wagner, MD, explains the many ...

When the University of Delaware’s Gregory Hicks started his research career two decades ago, he was one of only a few people in the United States studying chronic low back pain in people over 60 years ...

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that a style of talk therapy could help people find relief from chronic pain. Nadija Pavlovic/Getty Images People who learned to see their chronic pain as “in ...

Back pain is a widespread issue that affects millions of people around the world. Whether it’s caused by a recent injury, chronic conditions, or general muscle strain, many individuals seek relief ...

Back pain is one of the most common health issues people face, and it can range from mild discomfort to something that ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Injury, age and poor posture can all contribute to herniated or bulging discs, which is a common cause of upper and lower back pain. Treatments range from pain management to ...

In my 23-year career, back pain is probably the one problem that frustrates people the most. It affects your sleep, your mood, your energy, and your ability to enjoy the things you love. Plus, it ...

In a new study, older adults who received acupuncture had less pain and better mobility than those who got medication or physical therapy. A new clinical trial in older adults finds that acupuncture ...

Samantha Valencia was just months away from walking down the aisle two years ago when the unbearable back pain that had intermittently plagued her life began to rear its ugly head again. The ...

When back pain flares up, you want fast, effective relief. So you open your medicine cabinet in search of pain medicine and ...