Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A physician who writes about challenges with navigating healthcare. Back pain is the world’s leading cause of disability, ...

Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may ...

A pain medication that millions of Americans rely on for chronic back pain may come with a hidden risk: a significantly higher chance of developing dementia or other cognitive problems, according to a ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My back's been bothering me, and everyone seems to have ideas what's causing the pain. Can you help? ANSWER: Back pain is more common than homeownership in the U.S. While about 65% ...

Back pain isn’t just a debilitating condition, it may be a flag for other major health issues. New research shows the incidence of conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and cancer is ...