We’ve all heard about — and likely experienced — lower back pain or discomfort around the neck and shoulders. But slightly less common, though possibly just as debilitating, is mid back pain. Here, we ...

If your last backpacking trip ended with you on your back, you’re not alone. Seattle-area residents may suffer back attacks without proper technique and lumbar support during their favorite activities ...

If you suffer from an aching back, you are not alone. Thirty-one million Americans feel a constant pain in their lower backs. Experts say it’s the number one cause of disability in the United States ...

Back pain affects millions of people worldwide, but not all discomfort stems from muscular issues or spinal problems. Sometimes, that ache in your back serves as your body’s warning system for ...

A new study suggests everyday movements may cause temporary back flares, but not long-term damage — so you can stay active ...

Pancreatic cancer can cause back pain that spreads from the abdomen. It often affects the middle of the back and may feel like a dull ache. For some people, the pain may come and go. Pancreatic cancer ...

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 ...

Orthopedic surgeons and a sleep medicine specialist share the best ways to reduce your nighttime pain so you can get a solid ...

In a recent study, participants who walked five times a week were 28 percent less likely to have a recurrence of their lower back pain. A team of researchers in Australia recently found that regular ...