“Some back issues can’t be avoided, like those caused by injuries, arthritis or genetics,” said neurosurgeon Meghan E. Murphy ...

Muscle strain, herniated disks, and conditions such as osteoarthritis can cause pain in the upper right part of your back. Pain may also radiate to or from your neck and shoulder blade. Upper ...

When this muscle weakens or becomes dysfunctional, it sets off a cascade of compensations throughout the body that can manifest as persistent back pain resistant to conventional treatments.

ANSWER: Back pain is more common than homeownership in the U.S. While about 65% of adults own a home, nearly 80% of adults ...

Lower back pain can easily land you in bed with a stiffening inability to get up, but research shows that stretches for lower back pain can help prevent and ease discomfort, especially when you do ...

A pitcher might have a wickedly strong right arm, but the contrast with their left side is not an issue unless they experience pain. However, front-to-back imbalance, like tight hip flexors paired ...

The whole-body MRI data of 27,518 NAKO participants aged between 19 and 74 were analyzed. 21.8% reported chronic back pain. Using MRI-based, AI-supported muscle segmentation, the back muscles were ...

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 ...