Doctors say the studies may make healthcare providers more likely to prescribe federally approved medical cannabis for ...

A few years ago, when several workers at a local plant reported lower back pain, one of the bosses requested I look at the situation to determine the problem and how to improve things. After studying ...

Screens have shrunk the world and stiffened spines. As desk jobs, mobiles and poor posture rule daily life, doctors warn that ...

Lower back and hip pain is common. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 619 million people live with lower back pain and it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide. But ...

Lower spine pain can develop due to sprains and strains of muscles or changes to the discs in the lower back. Conditions that affect the facet joints of the vertebrae may also cause lower spine pain.

Bring up your lower back pain in conversation with friends and family — or anyone, really — and chances are you’ll hear groans of understanding. That’s because back pain, especially low back pain, is ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Chronic constipation may cause ...

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.

Back pain is extremely common — most people will experience it at some point in their lives, and lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Back pain sounds pretty self-explanatory, ...

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 ...

Pregnancy causes a wide range of symptoms across the body, including lower back pain. Lower back pain is often a natural response to weight gain and muscle changes during the third trimester but can ...