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 ...

Chronic back pain is the most common type of pain, affecting around 16 million American adults — and now a new study has revealed some discouraging findings about potential treatments. Only around one ...

Established research has suggested that periodically breaking up sitting with standing could have protective effects, but ...

It’s a real pain in the back. An estimated 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives — and for around 16 million of those adults, the issue is chronic and with no easy ...

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Dr. Ludwig answers the question: 'Will Back Pain Get Better On Its Own?' — -- Question: If I Do Not Get Treatment, What Are The Chances My Back Pain Will Get Better On Its Own? Answer: Back pain ...

Gym workouts can get harder if you have back pain. But a spinal surgeon says following some basic dos and don'ts may help you avoid flare-ups.

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 ...

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 ...

Your first episode of back pain can come at you fast. One minute you’re sitting crisscross on the ground and yapping for hours or flinging a duffel over a shoulder no problem, and the next, you’re on ...