Exercising regularly is important for keeping your back muscles and joints healthy and keeping back pain at bay, and winter is a great time to enjoy outdoor sports like skiing, skating and snowboarding. But unless you take a few important steps to prepare yourself for cold-weather activity, you could find yourself facing a lot of...

Sciatica is a pain that comes from the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back to the back of both legs. A variety of factors can lead to sciatica. When pressure is put on the sciatic nerve, it causes pain in the lower back that can radiate down into the legs...

When you have back pain, your whole life can be pretty miserable. That’s because you use your back for so many activities of daily life. While a back specialist is your first line of defense in diagnosing and managing back pain, seeing a physical therapist can be a perfect complement to your regular medical treatment...

Americans watch almost five hours of video each day, most of which comes from a television, but some of which comes from a computer or smart device. No matter which way you get your daily dose of video goodness, the way you’re watching it is almost certainly the same: Slumped down on a soft seat or slouched...

Is your back aching? There’s a good chance you’ve developed at least one of these back-straining habits: Watching too much TV. Most of us tend to relax while watching TV, and more often than not, that can mean slumping, which can place a strain on your back muscles. Surfing the ‘net for hours on end...

Nearly every adult in the U.S. has experienced back pain at some time, and for most people, that pain is transient, occurring primarily after strenuous activity. After a little while – and maybe some gentle stretches – the pain typically resolves on its own. But for some people, the pain can be much more significant,...