Back pain is a widespread issue that affects millions of people around the world. Whether it’s caused by a recent injury, chronic conditions, or general muscle strain, many individuals seek relief ...

Even a short-term course of treatment provided lasting relief for some. A new treatment called cognitive functional therapy, or CFT, may provide long-lasting relief for people with chronic lower back ...

A type of psychotherapy called cognitive functional therapy (CFT) could help give people with chronic low back pain lasting relief for at least three years. This is the conclusion of a study led by ...

Low back pain can be at minimum annoying and at maximum debilitating. Defined as pain between the backside and ribs, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that low back pain, in particular, is ...

Joe Laurence, a firefighter in Western Australia, was pulling a hose over a fence when he felt a sharp pain shoot down his back. “It was pretty horrific at the time,” said Laurence, then 27. “From ...

In a new study, older adults who received acupuncture had less pain and better mobility than those who got medication or physical therapy. A new clinical trial in older adults finds that acupuncture ...

Ice therapy involves cooling the painful area of your back. It's helpful for acute (new or temporary) back pain. While it's helpful in the short term, long-term use of ice therapy may delay healing ...