A once “fit and healthy” 25-year-old woman, whose lower back pain was initially misdiagnosed, died from bone cancer less than a year after a tumour was finally discovered in her pelvis. When Kate ...

A new study suggests a widely used bone hormone could help relieve chronic back pain in an unexpected way. Instead of just ...

Low back pain can be stubbornly mysterious. For millions of people, the ache persists for years, even when doctors can’t find ...

An existing drug that targets senescent, or sleeping cells could provide the answer to treating lower back pain, according to a new study. An existing drug that targets senescent, or sleeping cells ...

A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a break in an individual bone, or vertebra, of the spine that causes the vertebra to collapse. A lumbar VCF affects the lower spine. When a VCF occurs, the ...

Back pain may signal a slipped disc, where spinal discs shift and press nerves, causing pain, numbness, or weakness. Common ...

Here’s some spine-tingling news. New research suggests a drug already available on pharmacy shelves could help ease chronic lower back pain. It’s a welcome discovery for the millions of Americans who ...

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 ...

Vertebrogenic pain is a type of chronic (ongoing) pain in your lower back caused by damage to vertebral endplates. An endplate is a layer of bone and cartilage at the top and bottom of each of your ...

Causes of lower left back pain include injuries, infections, and underlying conditions. You can manage your pain by using careful preventive measures, getting a timely diagnosis, and following a ...