People who like to recline at the office have a new excuse for kicking back: it may be better for your back. Researchersused a magnetic resonance imaging machine, or MRI, to study sitting postures and ...

Back pain is one of the most common health problems worldwide, affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. In many cases, it results from simple issues like muscle strain, poor posture, or overuse, ...

Canadians with severe back pain caused by disc degeneration have a new surgical option: an artificial disc. Discs in the lower back serve as a cushion and separate vertebrae, but as we age discs can ...

Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may ...

Back pain affects millions of people worldwide, but not all discomfort stems from muscular issues or spinal problems. Sometimes, that ache in your back serves as your body’s warning system for ...

You’ve tried everything to fix your persistent back pain. You’ve invested in an expensive ergonomic chair, started regular stretching routines, even bought a fancy new mattress that promised ...

In a demanding contact sport like football, injuries to the back can be extremely problematic, and the wide variety of issues can be some of the most disruptive a player may face. From strains in the ...