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lower back pain

Herniated disc: Your likely back pain culprit

They are a complicated problem but often have simple preventative solutions

How to fight lower back pain

Diet and lifestyle changes—and a critical look at your workplace setup—could help put you on the path to healing.

Ouch! My back is killing me

When everyday life wreaks havoc on your back, take action fast to fend off bigger problems.

Don’t let summer strain your back

All that yard work and traveling can lead to injury, so spine experts offer safety tips.

Healing hands: Massage may ease chronic back pain

People older than 50 tend to respond best to massage therapy.

Patient Story

Taking back control

Physical therapists harness the power of cognitive behavioral therapy to help patients overcome back pain.

Low back pain, arthritis treatment questioned

Review of 13 trials finds little effect from over-the-counter pain medication.

Smokers may get less benefit from drugs for arthritic back pain

Study authors say inflammation or a lack of oxygen among possible reasons.