You may be familiar with that feeling — you stand too quickly or turn too suddenly and feel that slight “tug” in your back. But while a muscle pull may put you out of action for a few days, back pain ...

Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Key Takeaways Over-the-counter (OTC) medications like NSAIDs and Tylenol can help relieve mild to moderate back pain.Be careful using Tylenol if you've had ...

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 ...

Lower right back pain can come from issues with muscles, discs, joints, or internal organs. Numbness, tingling, or weakness with lower right back pain is often a sign of nerve involvement. Using ice ...

Lower spine pain can develop due to sprains and strains of muscles or changes to the discs in the lower back. Conditions that affect the facet joints of the vertebrae may also cause lower spine pain.

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 ...

A new study adds to a large body of evidence on the effectiveness of movement for treating and preventing pain. By Talya Minsberg Doctors and physical therapists have long incorporated aerobic ...

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.