Most of us have brushed off a backache at some point, maybe from sleeping in an awkward position or lifting something heavy. But when that dull ache lingers, especially low down on one side, it may ...

Manual therapy — joint mobilization and soft-tissue techniques—adds critical short-term benefits. Studies demonstrate that ...

Back pain can develop into a major problem that affects our day-to-day chores. A lot of people resort to exercise as a relief or strengthening habit for their backs-but not all exercises are safe when ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A physician who writes about challenges with navigating healthcare. Back pain is the world’s leading cause of disability, ...

Back pain can really be troublesome, especially lower back pain. The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that low back pain affected 619 million people globally in 2020. It is also estimated that ...

Back pain, a widespread issue, often stems from muscle strain or poor posture, resolving with simple care. However, a slipped disc, where a spinal disc presses on nerves, presents distinct symptoms ...

Lower back pain is something that is suffered by numerous people across the globe. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the condition affected 619 million people globally in 2020. It also ...

I always knew that back pain was something a lot of people struggled with, but I never understood just how debilitating it could be—until I developed it myself. I was six months postpartum the first ...

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Millions of Australians suffer from low back pain, and it’s a leading cause of disease burden overall.