Unfortunately, pain and injury can be a few downsides of an active lifestyle. A combination of genetics and incomplete cool-downs have led me to some pretty severe back issues over the years, and I ...

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson, DC Key Takeaways Back spasms are involuntary muscle contractions. They can ...

Lower-back pain affects nearly everyone at some point, but having it on one side may unnerve you. It could be from sitting hunched over at a desk for long periods or from sleeping weirdly, but ...

Waking up with lower back pain in the morning can put a damper on your day before it even begins. Whether it’s a dull ache or a sharp discomfort, morning back pain is common and can stem from various ...

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 ranks among the most common health complaints worldwide, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. Whether you’re experiencing a dull, persistent ache or sharp, sudden twinges, ...

Korin Miller is a writer specializing in general wellness and lifestyle trends, with work appearing in Women’s Health, SELF, Forbes, Prevention, and more. She has a master’s degree from American ...

FDA-cleared muscle stimulation therapy that strengthens deep stabilizing muscles to restore stability, relieve tension, and support lasting mobility. Using Motive's patented NMES (neuromuscular ...

Kieran O'Sullivan receives funding from the EU (Erasmus+) and the Irish Government (Research Ireland) for research on low back pain. He also receives honoraria and expenses for speaking about low back ...