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Lower spine pain can develop due to sprains and strains of muscles or changes to the discs in the lower back. Conditions that affect the facet joints of the vertebrae may also cause lower spine pain.

Stiffness, aches or pain that sometimes radiates down to the legs—most backs protest at least once in a lifetime. Movement is often the best help. Therefore, researchers at Linköping University in ...

EXPLAINS. AND THERE ARE CERTAIN BACK CONDITIONS WOMEN ARE MORE PRONE TO THAN MEN. I TALKED WITH A WOMAN WHOSE PAIN WAS SO DEBILITATING THAT SHE COULDN’T SLEEP, BUT NOW SHE’S GOTTEN HER LIFE BACK.

Over 60% of us will suffer from lower back pain at some point in our lives. Without question, it’s the leading cause of disability across the globe. The vertebrae are connected by multiple joints, ...

Spinal health issues are becoming a silent epidemic in India. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), low back pain is now the leading cause of disability worldwide, and India is no ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Physician who writes about the rising rates of cancer in young adults. Back pain is the world’s leading cause of disability, ...

Researchers found that patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis had up to three times higher levels of certain gut bacteria compared to those without the condition. Study: Gut microbiome dysbiosis ...

Walk into any gym and you’ll see people lined up to use the seated row machine, pulling heavy weights toward their chest with what looks like perfect form. But this popular piece of equipment might be ...

A healthy spine has a gentle arch or curve. Arching your back excessively can tighten the muscles and lead to discomfort. However, arching the spine for brief periods should not cause health problems.

As a neurosurgeon specializing in spinal conditions and treating a diverse range of athletes—from corporate executives to weekend warriors and high school competitors—I frequently encounter the ...

Karin Schröder and Allan Abbott are both clinically active physiotherapists and associate professor and professor of physiotherapy respectively at Linköping University in Sweden. Stiffness, aches or ...