INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more than 1.2 million spinal surgeries are performed nationally each year. But sometimes the pain doesn’t go away. Now, a ...

Surgery is an option for many conditions that cause chronic back pain, but not everyone has to go that route for symptom relief. In fact, there are plenty of reasons why back surgery should be avoided ...

Christine Lin receives funding from various organisations including the National Health and Medial Research Council. She is a registered physiotherapist, a member of the Australian Physiotherapy ...

Back surgeries are some of the most common operations in Florida, but also the most risky and often unnecessary. New research proves why anyone suffering from back pain should approach surgery ...

Low back pain is a common symptom after a car accident. You may not feel pain right away. Still, it’s important to see a doctor to check for serious injuries. Pain should resolve in a few weeks, but ...

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 ...

Back surgeries have faced criticism for lackluster health outcomes and high expenses as the procedures have grown in popularity. Studies have found the surgeries increase healthcare spending without a ...

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — A first-of-its-kind back surgery that just got federal approval is now available to patients in Colorado, and radio host Tom Martino was the first in the state to get the ...

At some point, 60% of the population has had or will have lower back pain, says Kin M. Yuen, M.D., a sleep medicine specialist at UCSF Health in San Francisco, California. That means at any one point, ...

Now, there’s another reason to go for that long walk on the beach. A long time spent walking each day may reduce the risk of back pain, a new study suggests. The key word here is “long.” People who ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have looked into the link between lower back pain and vitamin D. Westend61/Getty Images Lower back pain is considered the leading cause of disability worldwide. Past ...