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Samantha Valencia was just months away from walking down the aisle two years ago when the unbearable back pain that had intermittently plagued her life began to rear its ugly head again. The ...

Did your parent or a grandparent ever poke your back so you would pull your shoulders back? Or perhaps a teacher reminding you to sit up straight and at attention? Or maybe you (like me) have gotten ...

I was no stranger to back pain. In my early forties, I had three episodes of severe lumbar pain, lasting several weeks each. Lumbar is just the word doctors use for “low back.” An MRI showed ...

This dangerous combination of movements is throwing out people’s backs regularly.

When chiropractor Dr. Todd Sinett sees a new patient, he often starts with their feet. That’s because there’s a direct correlation between your shoes and possible back pain. Proper support, cushioning ...

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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My back's been bothering me, and everyone seems to have ideas what's causing the pain. Can you help? ANSWER: Back pain is more common than homeownership in the U.S. While about 65% ...

Lower back pain from cycling could be due to bike posture, muscle imbalances, or biking too much. Conservative treatments might be enough to manage existing pain, but bike adjustments and core ...