*Back pain can come from an ordinary muscle strain, but doctors say certain pain patterns and accompanying symptoms may point to a kidney problem instead — and knowing the difference can help ...

One minute you're reaching for an item on a shelf, picking up a child or simply getting out of bed. The next, a sudden stab of pain in your lower back leaves you wondering what just happened. Many ...

Supportive shoes, physical therapy, and stretching can help.

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 ...

A person’s back and feet may hurt for various reasons, including sciatic nerve issues, unsuitable footwear, and problems with posture and foot structure. Some causes of a sore back and feet may ...

Clinical depression is often linked to aches and pains, including back pain. Having chronic back pain is also associated with worsening depression symptoms in some people. Research indicates there’s a ...

Chronic back pain flares activate the brain's "self network," linking pain to identity. Standard treatments often fail, but ...

"I've been getting back pain more easily lately.""I'm more concerned about a heavy, dull feeling in my lower back than before ...

A study suggests that targeting the brain's default mode network (DMN), which becomes active during self-reflection, could be a more effective approach to managing chronic low back pain. Researchers ...