Lower-back pain affects millions of people worldwide, making everyday activities like sitting, bending, or lifting a struggle. Often ignored or dismissed as a minor issue, it can become a major cause ...

Lower back and hip pain is common. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 619 million people live with lower back pain and it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide. But ...

You may be familiar with that feeling — you stand too quickly or turn too suddenly and feel that slight “tug” in your back. But while a muscle pull may put you out of action for a few days, back pain ...

A 12-week, 177-participant trial of Hinge Health’s at-home digital program for chronic pain relief significantly reduced users’ lower back pain, disability and interest in surgery. The study, led by ...

Over 600 million people around the globe are living with recurrent lower back pain, according to a recent study. Globally, low back pain (LBP) is currently the leading cause of disability. By 2050, it ...

And getting started only takes a few steps. Reviewed by Dietitian Annie Nguyen, M.A., RD Researchers connected walking 100 minutes per day to a 23% lower risk of lower back pain. Moderate to brisk ...

Chronic lower back pain is one of the top complaints that sends Americans to their doctors — and it’s a leading cause of missed workdays and disability claims. While slipped discs, arthritis and ...

Treating lower back pain is enormously expensive. In the UK it's estimated to cost the NHS around £3.2 billion a year. So, ensuring patients get the right treatment is critical. However, the guidance ...

Sept. 15 (UPI) --A new study demonstrating the effectiveness of acupuncture in relieving chronic lower back pain among seniors is fueling calls to expand Medicare coverage for the procedures amid the ...

Kieran O'Sullivan receives funding from the EU (Erasmus+) and the Irish Government (Research Ireland) for research on low back pain. He also receives honoraria and expenses for speaking about low back ...