Many people experience some form of back pain in their lifetime. In the United States, back pain affects 75 to 85 percent of all adults. If you have back pain, it’s best to follow up with your ...

Correspondence to Associate Professor Daniel L Belavy, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3125, Australia; belavy ...

Physical therapy patients can play a “hands-on’’ role in their own recovery and pain control with the assistance of Abby Hovey, who recently earned MDT Certification from The McKenzie Institute® USA ...

Last month, I posted a case from my own practice to highlight issues of pain management in primary care. To recap: The patient was a 50-year-old construction laborer with new-onset low back pain ...

Pain is a reality for millions of people, whether it’s from a chronic condition, an old injury, or the wear and tear of daily life. It can range from mild discomfort to debilitating agony, affecting ...

Acute back pain, affecting up to 80% of people, is a prevalent issue, especially among older individuals, causing discomfort and significantly impacting work and quality of life. A very common injury, ...

A slipped disk – also called a herniated, bulged, or ruptured disk – is a painful condition. While your spine can handle a lot of twisting, flexing, and supporting, it may give you trouble at some ...

Acute pain is sharp, sudden, and short-lived discomfort. It typically lasts only a brief time. Though it may not be serious, it could point to an underlying problem in some cases. Acute pain comes on ...