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 ...

You can develop lower back and hip pain due to a pinched nerve or a muscle strain. It may also result from an underlying health condition such as arthritis, a herniated disk, or a joint issue.

Nearly 65 million Americans experience back pain, and for some 16 million of those suffers, that pain is chronic. A likely culprit? Sitting for eight-plus hours a day at work. But, even if your ...

Individuals with sarcopenia who also had heart problems were 1.4 times more likely to report lower back pain, while those with kidney disease faced 1.8 times higher risk.

Some potential causes of lower back and leg pain include sprains or strains, unbalanced posture, sciatica, and arthritis. Rest, hot or cold therapy, and physical therapy may help. Sometimes ...

If back pain occurs when a person breathes, it can signal an underlying medical condition. Possible causes range from muscle strain to improper spinal curvature or lung cancer. Back pain while ...

Here’s how it works. We asked chiropractors, surgeons and sleep experts how to choose the best mattress for back pain. The answer was clear: there’s no ‘one-size-fits-all' solution.

Whether you prefer a memory foam bed or you’re looking for a particularly supportive pick for back pain, our editors have you covered. Our team has tested over 150 different models from the ...

Solve back pain from the root by addressing the other causes as well. Expert revealed the other potential reasons for back pain. Are you in constant back pain that has made stretching your back ...

Hawaii had the lowest rate of lumbar spine MRIs performed for lower back pain between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, according to CMS data released Feb. 19. CMS measures the percentage of ...