It’s that all-too-common feeling: you’ve been typing away on your laptop, then glance at the clock and realize you haven’t moved in a few hours…and suddenly your lower back seems extra stiff and ...

Office workers with lower back pain might benefit more from following a simple rule than customizing their own schedule. Australian researchers found that alternating 30 minutes of sitting with 15 ...

Manual therapy — joint mobilization and soft-tissue techniques—adds critical short-term benefits. Studies demonstrate that ...

Lower back pain ranks among the most common health complaints worldwide, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. Whether you’re experiencing a dull, persistent ache or sharp, sudden twinges, ...

Discover the everyday habits that may be quietly causing your back and neck pain—and the simple changes that can make a big ...

In 2019, I was cycling to work, training at a boxing gym, playing basketball and doing yoga (not all at the same time). Then, one day, I picked up a box. It was bulky but not particularly heavy. I ...

It’s a leading cause of disability in the United States. Low back pain is common, and it’s estimated that up to 80% of people will experience it at some point in their lives. From overdoing it at the ...

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 blamed ...

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A new study found that 100 minutes a day of walking at any pace can slash the risk of lower back pain by 23 percent — and even shorter walks have benefits. Walking daily, even at a slow pace, can ...

If you have yet to experience back pain, the odds are sadly stacked against you. According to World Health Organization data, most people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives.