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back pain

Healing hands: Massage may ease chronic back pain

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

Natural fit for chronic back pain: Yoga

Study finds yoga can lead to small improvements in back pain—as well as small to moderate improvements in function.

Common painkillers don’t ease back pain

Patients who took NSAIDs were also 2.5 times more likely to suffer gastrointestinal side effects.

Joints achy? Don’t blame Mother Nature

Study disputes weather's role in knee and back pain.

Is your recliner hurting you?

Choose one that supports your lower back—and don’t forget to get up and move.

‘Miracle’ fix for hard-to-cure back pain

Spinal cord stimulators, a fast-improving technology, often provide major relief.

Don’t be a slouch

Check out these 8 tips for perky posture and less pain.

Get a move on for back pain

Exercise is a simple, free and effective remedy.

Patient Story

Minimally invasive, maximum results

Terry Compagner gets back on the golf course and back to life after 1.5-hour back surgery.

Electrical stimulation may ease low back pain

TENS 'has the potential to make a big difference,' researcher says.

Good posture: A stance for better health

Straighten up with these expert tips.

Low back pain, arthritis treatment questioned

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