Lower right back pain can stem from spine, muscle, or internal organ problems. Depending on the cause, the pain can be sharp, ...

A 60-year-old man with a significant smoking history and breast cancer presented to the emergency department with severe back ...

Lower back pain bothers many people these days. Hours spent sitting with laptops, carrying heavy bags, or even stress that we ...

Someone should contact a doctor about back pain after a fall if the pain is severe, persists despite rest, or is accompanied by other symptoms, such as vision loss, difficulty breathing, or loss of ...

Chronic low back pain is one of the most common and disabling health problems in the world. In the United States, about one ...

Quivering on a vibration plate—a wobbly board that shimmies your whole body when you stand on it—is 2025’s answer to the ...

Back pain, often attributed to posture or strain, can sometimes signal kidney stones, hard mineral deposits causing intense ...

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Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

Muscle aches are a common symptom of cold and influenza (flu) infections, and in some cases, these aches may affect the lower back. Persistent coughing may also lead to pain in the back. While people ...

Playwright William Congreve wrote in the Restoration period that music “hath charms to soothe a savage breast.” And, as it ...

Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain is a common but often overlooked source of discomfort in the lower back and hips. The SI joints, ...