Doctors say the studies may make healthcare providers more likely to prescribe federally approved medical cannabis for chronic lower back pain off-label. And consumers can try experimenting with ...

Back decompression aims to relieve back pain by taking pressure off compressed spinal discs. There are surgical and nonsurgical methods of back decompression. Nonsurgical therapy includes spinal ...

Waking up with lower back pain in the morning can put a damper on your day before it even begins. Whether it’s a dull ache or a sharp discomfort, morning back pain is common and can stem from various ...

If you’re wondering which doctor to consult for lower back pain, you’re not alone. It can be difficult to know where to turn. Doctors and other professionals who might help include orthopedists, ...

Achy back? You're not alone. We’ve all dealt with pain in the lower back at some point, whether it be dull aches or sharper pains, and it can sideline us not only from exercise, but from our ...

Vertebrogenic pain is a type of chronic (ongoing) pain in your lower back caused by damage to vertebral endplates. An endplate is a layer of bone and cartilage at the top and bottom of each of your ...

This article is part of a broad series on recent advances in the science and medicine of longevity and aging. The series covers a range of topics, including musculoskeletal health. Expect more ...

Constant lower back pain may occur for a range of reasons, including strains and injury, muscle tension, a herniated disk, or chronic conditions, such as arthritis. Lower back pain may occur due to ...

Everyone loves a good stretch. The practice feels good because the act of stretching activates a network of relaxing and calming nerves and increases blood flow to one's muscles. Stretching also ...

I was playing with my son recently and threw out my back while we were wrestling. This wasn’t the first time this had happened, but it was the first time the pain was so intense I had a hard time even ...

Orthopedic surgeons and a sleep medicine specialist share the best ways to reduce your nighttime pain so you can get a solid ...

If you've never experienced back pain, you probably know someone who has. It is among the most common and costliest of health care conditions. In 2016, Journal of the American Medical Association ...