Lower back pain is very common; most of us will have it at some point in our lives. Several things can cause it, but the most common cause is muscle strains or ligament sprains in your back.

Though a back injury can knock you out of commission, a vast majority of people feel much better within several weeks, research shows. Overreacting can lead to more harm than healing.

Severe back injuries of all types can occur with these accidents as the seat belt holds the lower portion of the body in place while the torso, neck, and head twist to the side. Rear-end accidents.

Lower back pain has many different causes. Injuries, certain lifestyle habits, or health issues (like kidney stones) are just a few examples. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images) Your lower back, which ...

Back pain strikes most of us at some point. It's one of the main reasons people go to a doctor, accounting for more than 24 million visits each year in the U.S., according to the Centers for ...

Everyday tasks can cause or exacerbate back pain by placing undue stress on the spine and surrounding muscles. A spine surgeon shares six subtle habits to break — before they break you.

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care in the U.S. Around 40% of U.S. adults experience back pain each year and around 13% have chronic back pain, which endures ...

Back pain is difficult to treat because it has so many different causes — and this one is frequently overlooked. New Africa – stock.adobe.com Some common causes of back pain include muscle ...

The CNN Underscored team tested 10 popular mattresses for back pain to see how well they relieve discomfort and improve sleep quality. Two came out as the best.

Lower back pain is the most frequent overuse injury affecting cyclists. In a 2021 survey of 1,274 amateur Italian cyclists, researchers reported that 55.1% of athletes experienced lower back pain ...