Lower back pain isn’t always a slipped disc. A spine doctor explains hidden causes like sacroiliac joint arthritis, symptoms, ...

Upper back pain is rarely a sign of cancer. More often, it’s a symptom of a different underlying condition that may require treatment. Back pain is very common, affecting an estimated 39% of adults in ...

According to the National Institutes of Health, 8.2% of American adults have chronic severe back pain. Sometimes, the pain can be a sign of a much more serious problem. A North Texas medical worker ...

Pancreatic cancer can cause back pain that spreads from the abdomen. It often affects the middle of the back and may feel like a dull ache. For some people, the pain may come and go. Pancreatic cancer ...

A herniated disk can cause lower back pain, numbness, tingling, and other symptoms. Certain factors make a herniated disk in the lower back more likely. Treatment may depend on the severity. Other ...

When nerve compression becomes severe, people may experience sudden, sharp, shooting pain accompanied by muscle weakness, ...

If your back pain symptoms get worse or don’t improve within a few days after a fall, your doctor can help identify underlying causes like muscle strain or disc herniation. Falling can hurt. It’s ...

Back pain is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Recent research reveals how much time you should spend walking on a daily basis to prevent it.

Irritable bowel syndrome—better known as IBS—is a condition with a lot of mystery around it. Doctors aren’t entirely sure what causes IBS and there is a big range of symptoms. With that, it’s ...

After adjusting for other variables, individuals experiencing back pain had a higher mean sleep problems score, with the ...