Cracking your back or neck might provide quick relief and a satisfying popping noise — but is it a safe practice? "When you stretch or manipulate your spine, such as by twisting or bending, the ...

Many people crack their necks to relieve tension, but is it actually harmful? Cleveland Clinic neurosurgeon Dr. Deborah Benzil weighed in on the topic to separate fact from fiction. “Cracking your ...

A bulging disc in your lower back is most often caused by naturally occurring changes as you age. Most bulging discs don’t cause symptoms, but they may progress to become herniated discs. Lower back ...

Pelvic and lower back pain can occur at the same time for many reasons, ranging from arthritis to infections. If your pain is severe or lasts more than a few days, it’s important to see your doctor.

Lower back pain is one of the most ubiquitous health complaints in the world. In fact, the World Health Organization says that low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide—but ...

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 ...

Lower back pain is one of the most common health concerns worldwide, often linked to today’s sedentary lifestyle, long hours of sitting, poor posture, and lack of regular movement. Over time, these ...

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 ...

Figuring out how to sleep with lower back pain can feel impossible. The tossing and turning, the struggle to find a comfortable position and the frustration of waking up feeling even worse than before ...