In the second of a five-part series, Dana Santas shows how building strength in the side abdominal muscles can improve stability in movement and reduce low back pain.

From dowager’s hump to scoliosis, find out how spine deformities cause pain, breathing issues, and nerve compression—and how ...

There are so many reasons for back pain, and sometimes, it may go beyond just prolonged sitting or sleeping incorrectly.

If you're experiencing persistent rib pain at night that doesn't improve with a new mattress or position changes, Dr. Lacy Anderson says that it could be a signal of something more serious than poor ...

Pelvic and lower back pain can occur at the same time for many reasons, ranging from arthritis to infections. If your pain is severe or lasts more than a few days, it’s important to see your doctor.

Mind-body coach and CNN contributor Dana Santas tackles the first in a five-part series on the power of strength training to ...

Chest pain can indicate an injury to your ribcage, surrounding muscles, or connective tissue. Pulled muscles, fractured ribs, and arthritis are all potential causes. Your musculoskeletal system ...

Robert D. Glatter, MD: Hi. I'm Dr Robert Glatter, medical advisor for Medscape Emergency Medicine. Joining me today to discuss a novel way to treat pain related to conditions such as rib fractures and ...

Dear Doctors: I was in a car accident, and an X-ray showed I had two broken ribs. A second X-ray taken a month later showed I also had a cracked rib. Why didn’t that show up the first time? Why isn’t ...