Stiffness, aches or pain that sometimes radiates down to the legs—most backs protest at least once in a lifetime. Movement is often the best help. Therefore, researchers at Linköping University in ...

The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae that help with mobility and stability. Lumbar vertebrae are larger because they carry the load from your head down to the lower spine. The lumbar spine has a ...

Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may ...

Researchers found that patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis had up to three times higher levels of certain gut bacteria compared to those without the condition. Study: Gut microbiome dysbiosis ...

Lower back pain ranks among the most common health complaints worldwide, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. Whether you’re experiencing a dull, persistent ache or sharp, sudden twinges, ...

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 ...

The ugly truth about the biomechanics involved in making a proper golf swing is that it's not good for your spine, particularly the vertebrae of the low back. The two big issues: First, your lumbar ...

People often experience muscle pain after spinal fusion surgery due to the surgical techniques involved. However, different techniques can cause less pain, and medications can help reduce the effects ...

Karin Schröder and Allan Abbott are both clinically active physiotherapists and associate professor and professor of physiotherapy respectively at Linköping University in Sweden. Stiffness, aches or ...