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11/11/2025

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11/10/2025

16 Exercises for Herniated Disc (Back or Neck) Pain.

Exercise is often recommended as a first-line treatment for a herniated disc. A herniated disc can cause many symptoms including pain, numbness, burning, and arm or leg weakness, depending on the location of the spinal disc involved.

11/03/2025

Neurosurgeon describes 8 common myths about back pain.

Back pain is common, but several myths about it persist. Meghan Murphy, M.D., a neurosurgeon at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, describes eight of them and provides the facts.

10/27/2025

The future of spine surgery: healing backs without screws or metal implants.

Metal rods, screws and bone grafts have long been the backbone of spinal fusion surgeries — a fix for fractured spines, worn-out discs or bones that refuse to heal on their own. The hardware works. But it’s also rigid and invasive, and often leaves patients with lingering pain, stiffness and the...

10/20/2025

Study supports acupuncture as a safe and effective treatment for chronic low back pain in older adults.

According to a recent study, older Americans with chronic low back pain who received acupuncture had greater improvement in physical function and reduced pain than those who received usual medical care only, generally prescribed medications or physical therapy.

10/17/2025

How to Sleep With Lower Back Pain.

Lower back pain doesn’t take the night off, and if your sleep setup isn’t right, it can leave you tossing and turning instead of waking up rested. Researchers have long noted a link between lower back pain and sleep issues, and growing evidence suggests the two can actually make each other worse

10/13/2025

Steroids for back pain: Why they can be effective.

Steroids, also known as corticosteroids, are synthetic hormones that can help reduce swelling and inflammation in the body, which may help improve back pain.

10/10/2025

What is the difference between scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis?

Scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis are all types of excessive curves in the spine. They can affect posture and cause pain, discomfort, and health complications. Treatment may help reduce spine curvature.

10/03/2025

Causes of Anterolisthesis and How to Treat Slipped Vertebrae.

Anterolisthesis occurs when a vertebra, one of the bones that make up your spine, slips forward over the one beneath it. It can be caused by strenuous activity, trauma, tumors, or disease, and treatment varies depending on how severe the slippage is.

09/26/2025

What to know about ankylosing spondylitis.

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that primarily affects the spine. It can cause pain and stiffness, potentially leading to reduced mobility and, in severe cases, spinal deformity.

09/19/2025

Living With Back Pain: Health Information Basics for You and Your Family.

Changes to any part of your back—such as ones that may occur with aging, getting hurt, or having other medical conditions—can lead to back pain. It can start suddenly or come on slowly. It may feel like a dull, constant ache, or a sudden, sharp pain.

09/12/2025

9 Sleep Tips for Back Pain.

Back pain can make getting through the day hard, but it can make getting a good night’s sleep even harder. It can be tough to find a comfortable position so you can doze off. And you might not even be able to get in and out of bed without pain.