Even though researchers disagree on its effectiveness for lower back pain, they consider transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) safe with a low risk of complications. Learn where to place ...

When you’re suffering from back pain, perhaps the last thing you want to do is get out of bed. However, for most back pain sufferers, the path to relief actually involves moving through the pain. That ...

The low back is not typically an area that many clients ask me about — until they start experiencing pain in the area. But the truth is: The low-back should be a priority in our fitness routine to ...

Researchers looked at 56 treatments for acute and chronic pain. Few of them were effective. By Nina Agrawal Acetaminophen. Acupuncture. Massage. Muscle relaxants. Cannabinoids. Opioids. The list of ...

Tash Pocovi received scholarships during her PhD candidature from both the NHMRC Low Back Pain Centre of Research Excellence (ANZBACK) and Macquarie University. Christine Lin receives funding from the ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, DPT Key Takeaways Walking is easy for most people and limits stress on joints.Swimming gives muscles a workout and helps with joint pain.Cycling can help reduce ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Evidence of long-term effectiveness is particularly important for patients with chronic, fluctuating low back ...

When it comes to resistance gym machines, the back extension is underrated. Just ask strength and conditioning coach Andy Vincent. When I hit him up for which machine he believes is most effective for ...

If you’re aiming for more back strength, stop walking by the cable machine at the gym. You’re missing out on an effective back workout when you do. Yes, there are tons of exercises out there for back ...

Strengthening your back helps align your spine and reduce slouching. Try these eight exercises for a stronger back.