York, UK - The UK Back Pain Exercise and Manipulation (UK BEAM) study, the largest randomized trial of back pain intervention ever done, has concluded that spinal manipulation (chiropractic, ...

Spinal manipulation modestly improves pain and function in acute low back pain, a new systematic review and meta-analysis has found. Results were published online April 11 in JAMA. "The principal ...

Hands up if you suffer from back pain? If you’re nodding along to that question, know that you’re not alone. According to the World Health Organisation, a massive 619 million people globally reported ...

Lower back pain is one of the most ubiquitous health complaints in the world. In fact, the World Health Organization says that low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide—but ...

Lower back pain is a common ailment affecting many Americans, often exacerbated by improper lifting techniques. Excess weight, especially in the midsection, increases strain on lower back muscles, ...

Treating lower back pain is enormously expensive. In the UK it's estimated to cost the NHS around £3.2 billion a year. So, ensuring patients get the right treatment is critical. However, the guidance ...

Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves more attention—and how to strengthen it. Lower back pain is often blamed ...

A new scientific review found that only nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen were consistently effective for treating acute low back pain. Five treatments, ...

Whether you’re swinging a bat, reaching for your seat belt or simply turning to look over your shoulder, your ability to rotate affects everything from sports performance to daily life. Yet, for many ...

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 ...

Here’s some spine-tingling news. New research suggests a drug already available on pharmacy shelves could help ease chronic lower back pain. It’s a welcome discovery for the millions of Americans who ...