Compression fractures are common in people with osteoporosis (a condition that causes weak bones) and can lead to sudden, severe upper back pain that worsens when standing or walking. The ...

Upper abdominal pain can be no big deal—or it can merit a trip to the ER. Here's how experts say you can tell the difference.

According to the National Institutes of Health, 8.2% of American adults have chronic severe back pain. Sometimes, the pain can be a sign of a much more serious problem. A North Texas medical ...