The Truth Behind Lower-Back Dimples: Beauty Myth or Anatomy Fact? They’re easy to miss — two small indentations restin ...

A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a break in an individual bone, or vertebra, of the spine that causes the vertebra to collapse. A lumbar VCF affects the lower spine. When a VCF occurs, the ...

An existing drug that targets senescent, or sleeping cells could provide the answer to treating lower back pain, according to a new study. An existing drug that targets senescent, or sleeping cells ...

Lower back and hip pain is common. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 619 million people live with lower back pain and it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide. But ...

Strengthen and reduce fracture risk with this routine that combines weight-bearing, resistance, and impact exercises.

Researchers reveal that hormone treatment reduces abnormal nerve invasion and improves chronic back pain CHINA, ...

Vertebrogenic pain is a type of chronic (ongoing) pain in your lower back caused by damage to vertebral endplates. An endplate is a layer of bone and cartilage at the top and bottom of each of your ...

A herniated disk can cause lower back pain, numbness, tingling, and other symptoms. Certain factors make a herniated disk in the lower back more likely. Treatment may depend on the severity. Other ...

Causes of lower left back pain include injuries, infections, and underlying conditions. You can manage your pain by using careful preventive measures, getting a timely diagnosis, and following a ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

Pelvic and lower back pain can occur at the same time for many reasons, ranging from arthritis to infections. If your pain is severe or lasts more than a few days, it’s important to see your doctor.