Back pain can feel like a rite of passage. You've likely long heard people older than you say, "Just wait—once you turn 50, you won't be able to run, walk or lift like you used to because of back pain ...

Lower back pain can be very distressing but happily, you can help prevent it by building your muscles. Try these three exercises to avoid discomfort and also improve your posture. You can easily ...

Long walks could both treat and prevent chronic low back pain, according to emerging research. A population-based study in Norway found that people who walked for more than 78 minutes a day on average ...

A young woman recently came to my office with complaints of severe middle and lower back pain. On her first visit, I noticed her beautiful pink purse, asked her permission to put it on a scale and ...

If you often spend time sitting at a desk, back pain can creep up on you. One day you’ll feel an ache, perhaps some pressure in the lower back or between the shoulder blades and the rest is history.

Nearly everyone, at some point, has back pain that interferes with work, daily activities or recreation. Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on low back pain, the most common cause of ...

Summer may be over, but the yardwork continues for many homeowners. They now have to rake up all the falling leaves, which isn’t just time consuming but can also be strenuous. “Posture and form is ...

PHOENIX — From Chandler to Avondale, kids are returning to school this week. But before you send them out the door with a stuffed backpack, Dr. Michael Chang said pay attention to the weight. “Ideally ...