Back pain is a complex problem, but can strengthening core muscles with targeted exercise provide some relief? A physical therapist answers your questions.
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Gardening Doesn’t Have to Give You Lower Back Pain
Does gardening give you back pain? Learn tips, tools and techniques to avoid injury and manage chronic pain while gardening.
Why Does My Herniated Disk Pain Come & Go?
Sometimes herniated disk pain can be intermittent. A spin specialist explains why that might be.
Is It Normal to Have One-sided Back Pain?
You didn’t fall out of a tree recently but still woke up to pain in the lower left part of your back. If that one-sided back pain has you wondering, “Am I OK?” don’t despair. Most of the time, you are, indeed, OK.
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Oh, My Aching Back — Or Is It My Hip?
Back problems can masquerade as hip problems. There is a lot of overlap between hip and back pain experts say. Learn more about how to differentiate between the two so you can pursue the most targeted treatment.
Why Does a Herniated Disk Happen & Will It Go Away?
Anybody who has ever experienced a herniated disk before knows how painful it can be. A spine surgeon explains what’s actually happening and how to find relief.
How to Deal With Back Pain During Pregnancy
Back pain is a common complaint on the list of pregnancy aches and pains. Learn how to prevent back pain during pregnancy — and how to deal when it strikes.
When Back Pain Means More Than a Back Problem
Don’t assume pain in the lower back, cramping in the legs and that “pins and needles” feeling are the result of a problem with your spine. Symptoms of artery disease, arthritis and neuropathy often masquerade as spinal pain.
Is Your Leg Pain Sciatica or Something Else?
Sciatica is a common cause of leg pain, but it’s not the only cause. Learn what sciatica is, how to tell if you have it — and how to treat the pain.
Can AI Fix Your Bad Back?
Back pain is common and can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Find out how AI may play an increasing role in helping doctors find out the most appropriate treatments.
