Q: I suffer from chronic back pain, and my doctor told me that the only treatment available is pain medication. Is that because the problem is with my lower back? Are there any other treatment options ...

No matter our age or physical condition, sometimes there is an event that physically brings you down and nearly incapacitates ...

Primary care doctors, rheumatologists, pain management specialists, and psychiatrists may be involved in helping individuals manage lower back pain. Lower back pain is a common and often debilitating ...

Dear Doctors: My lower back went into spasm as I was washing the dishes. I figured it was from bending over, but my mom insists it’s from being so stressed out. (My family is dealing with severe ...

Treating lower back pain is enormously expensive. In the UK it's estimated to cost the NHS around £3.2 billion a year. So, ensuring patients get the right treatment is critical. However, the guidance ...

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A herniated disc can pinch a nerve, which causes pain, numbness, or weakness in your lower back and legs. Diagnosing a ...

Dear Doctors: I suffer from chronic back pain, and my doctor told me that the only treatment available is pain medication. Is that because the problem is with my lower back? Are there any other ...