"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Though nearly 10% of people around the world suffer from low back pain, it can be tricky to find relief.

New research finds that walking regularly may help reduce the risk of back pain issues. Walking for five days a week, 30 minutes a day was the most effective. Most back pain gets better within five ...

If you live long enough, your back will complain. Low back pain is now the most expensive health problem in the United States. In 2016, Americans spent an estimated $134.5 billion on low back and neck ...

Lower back pain is the most common cause of disability worldwide, and avoiding exercise can actually make it worse, according to some research. A study found benefits to a 12-week run/walk program, ...

In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to determine the clinical efficacy and cost-efficiency of the WalkBack personalized, walking, and ...

LOW BACK PAIN is more than just discomfort. It's the leading cause of disability worldwide according to WHO data—and it can be tough to find the right treatment. Now, new research suggests that taking ...

Regular walking can help prevent recurrent episodes of low back pain, a new study suggests. Among adults who recently recovered from an episode of low back pain, those who participated in an ...

Scientists have uncovered a simple and accessible intervention for lower back pain which they hope will support the more than 600 million people around the world who suffer with this condition.

Yoga may provide some relief for people with low back pain and improve their ability to perform everyday activities, according to a new review of research published in the Cochrane Library. But the ...

Tash Pocovi received scholarships during her PhD candidature from both the NHMRC Low Back Pain Centre of Research Excellence (ANZBACK) and Macquarie University. Christine Lin receives funding from the ...

In the first study of its kind, new research has shown that incorporating some running or jogging into a walking program is an acceptable form of exercise for many people who suffer from chronic lower ...