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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. My back hurts so bad I can’t straighten up. My back pain is ...

Whether it’s a dull, underlying ache in your spine or a piercing stab, chronic back pain affects roughly 1 in 4 Americans. UC San Francisco’s Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, Ph.D, neurologist and pain medicine ...

Groundbreaking neurostimulation technology offers hope and healing for difficult-to-manage pain. Chronic low back pain, a formidable foe causing disability and soaring healthcare costs, now faces a ...

There are a lot of habits that can help relieve constant back pain. Sitting in an ergonomic office chair, using a lumbar support pillow and improving posture can provide some relief to strained ...

Back pain is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Recent research reveals how much time you should spend ...

SEATTLE — September marks Pain Awareness Month, and for millions of Americans, back pain is more than just a fleeting discomfort — it’s a daily reality. “Most of us in our adult life are going to have ...

A new review of the evidence finds that only a handful of common remedies provide a modest benefit for acute or chronic back pain. Reading time 4 minutes If you’ve ever had trouble recovering from a ...